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N389 BRC

2005 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 BRC
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER OUTER SILL INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 12 Oct 2022 121,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,775 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undersealed throughout

Fail 25 Jan 2019 109,999 miles

Brake performance not tested due to severe corrosion throughout vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

many components showing signs of heavy corrosion strongly recommend a good wire brush and a wax oil

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,718 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member excessive corrosion resulting in chassis crumbling....... (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill to floor section very weak but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,680 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,258 miles

corrosion on drivers inner sill

Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,210 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,657 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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N389 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N389 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N389 BRC registered?

N389 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is N389 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 BRC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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