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N415 CDP

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 CDP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,237 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,127 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger repaired from inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

car heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,531 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 12,114 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak rear heater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 12,114 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak rear heater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear half shaft axle seal slightly leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 120,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear half shaft axle seal slightly leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,899 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,747 miles

n/s front tyre cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,911 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Nearside and offside front tyre treads showing cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,911 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Nearside and offside front tyre treads showing cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers defective

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,519 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers defective

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber gaiters detached

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,240 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

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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N415 CDP is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N415 CDP, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N415 CDP is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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