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N403 BRC

2005 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,322 mi
Last recorded100,322 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 BRC
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,322 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,322 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,655 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded & weak in many places,

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill meets out rigrer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill meets out rigger, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill approx 1/2 way down holed corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded & weak in many places,

Pass 25 May 2018 93,749 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear seats removed @ time of test.

Fail 14 May 2018 93,653 miles

Emissions not tested very large hole in rear silencer. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings also corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working intermittent. both sides. (1.2.1b)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear seats removed @ time of test.

Pass 9 May 2016 89,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner sill damaged & cut.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,626 miles

n/s/r inner sill damaged,under side corroded in places,rear tyres under inflated.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 87,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r inner sill damaged,under side corroded in places,rear tyres under inflated.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,140 miles

n/s/r inner sill has a part damaged or cut/modified ??

Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r inner sill has a part damaged or cut/modified ??

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,064 miles

Near side and off side front headlamps beam pattern slight deteriated

Underside rusty in places

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,126 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre nail in sidewall

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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N403 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N403 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 N403 BRC registered?

N403 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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