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N424 RGD

2007 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

214,241 mi
Last recorded214,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 RGD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 214,241 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 214,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced saeling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sealing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 211,048 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill x2 areas detected (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross-member corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 206,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside General corrosion to inner sill and near step

Offside Front General corrosion to inner sill and step

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

Fail 13 May 2024 206,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside General corrosion to inner sill and near step

Offside Front General corrosion to inner sill and step

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 205,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 203,201 miles

chip in screen

underside undersealed

wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 1 May 2021 200,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 197,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link gator deteriorated but still protecting against dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill area has corrosion and inner skin coming away from outer skin, however not near a mounting point.

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

Fail 15 May 2020 197,456 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s/f and o/s/f side lights InOp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked area with yellow chalk hole caused by corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Area marked in yellow chalk, hole caused by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link gator deteriorated but still protecting against dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sill area has corrosion and inner skin coming away from outer skin, however not near a mounting point.

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 195,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 195,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 182,152 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 182,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 170,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 164,736 miles

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

check for timing belt replacement as mileage high

steam clean engine and check oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 164,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 160,600 miles

bonnet stay bar missing

both rear droplinks worn

chunk taken out of n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

handbrake travel starting to get high

rear exhaist corroded and slightly blowing

slight engine oil leaks

steering rack damp

Pass 17 May 2012 156,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside front wiper secured with clip and duct tape

Fail 17 May 2012 156,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside front wiper secured with clip and duct tape

Pass 19 May 2011 151,783 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

oil moisture around steering rack

rear droplinks worn

Fail 10 May 2011 151,747 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

oil moisture around steering rack

rear droplinks worn

Fail 4 May 2011 151,732 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 147,210 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 147,207 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 139,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 139,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008
Fail 22 Feb 2008 130,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 114,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,748 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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N424 RGD is a 2007 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 N424 RGD, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N424 RGD is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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