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N394 FKE

2003 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Freda134,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 FKE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,186 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside and nearside lower bodywork corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,776 miles

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,742 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,293 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,291 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,673 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,263 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill

power steering leak, rack area

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor weak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner seal weak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front inner sills heavily under sealed

n/s and o/s rear inner sills heavily under sealed

rear wheel arches heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2014 162,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

offside and nearside rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2013 155,749 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside outer sill rusty at rear

nearside rear hand brake slightly low performance

Fail 14 Nov 2013 155,749 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear hand brake slightly low performance

Pass 8 Nov 2012 149,816 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 142,621 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 133,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch intermittent

Pass 9 Nov 2009 127,973 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar link pins slight play

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2009 127,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar link pins slight play

rear wiper not clearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 122,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

difficult to inspect front/rear inner brake pads without dismantling

large under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

noise offside front wheel-suspect worn brake pads

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Nov 2008 122,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

difficult to inspect front/rear inner brake pads without dismantling

large under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

noise offside front wheel-suspect worn brake pads

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,553 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

large undertray fitted making it difficult to check components

Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,138 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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N394 FKE is a 2003 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,528 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 N394 FKE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N394 FKE is a 2003 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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