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N430 JCR

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

237,936 mi
Last recorded237,936 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 JCR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 237,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire dripping off of the back of the diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2017 230,757 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 220,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2016 220,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 209,595 miles

Centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 209,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 197,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 197,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 187,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 187,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 178,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 167,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 156,164 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 151,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 151,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 146,370 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

parking brake travel long

small chips in screen

Fail 4 Jul 2008 146,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

parking brake travel long

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Aug 2006 127,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 127,826 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N430 JCR is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 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 JCR, 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 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N430 JCR is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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