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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake caliper to flexi hose pipe damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front brake caliper to flexi pipe damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. 215/65-15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body seams swollen and parting with corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body seams swollen and parting with corrosion
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around radiator mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
general corrosion under vehicle
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember/radiator mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill - mid and rear sill area - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box holed/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pad material low - advise brake service/check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - front to rear - chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arch and body areas corroded in patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage lower screen area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front brake binding when turned by hand - advise brake check/service
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded/eroded - advise repair soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms/links general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis front to rear - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front axle/crossmember and suspension mount areas - general corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of door outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember and underfloor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis and inner sill areas general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
stone ship in windscreen
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember, front inner wing areas corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear hub leak excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray totally corroded (battery insecure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear most wheel arch/body areas corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides forward and rear outer, inner, under sill areas corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door 'A' pillar corroded mid point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inner/outer sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front and rear axles corroded
Coolant leak ()
Front exhaust corroded
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear chassis corroded and holed
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
windscreen has stone chips
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front exhaust corroded
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear chassis corroded and holed
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
windscreen has stone chips
Front BOTH wheels slight bind
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel slight bind
Oil leak enging ()
Oil leak rear axle ()
Oil leak steering rack ()
Rear chassis corroded and holed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)
Front BOTH wheels slight bind
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel slight bind
Oil leak enging ()
Oil leak rear axle ()
Oil leak steering rack ()
Rear chassis corroded and holed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
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 Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc
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N430 ENE is a 1996 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 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 N430 ENE, 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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N430 ENE is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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