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N449 VLJ

2007 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,298 mi
Last recorded201,298 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 201,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 190,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 179,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 179,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 157,432 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front windscreen has stickers out of sewpt area

off side front drop link top joint cover split

rear seats folded up could not check operation of seat belts properly

Fail 25 Aug 2009 144,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front windscreen has stickers out of sewpt area

off side front drop link top joint cover split

rear seats folded up could not check operation of seat belts properly

Fail 29 Jul 2008 123,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 123,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 114,079 miles

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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N449 VLJ is a 2007 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N449 VLJ, 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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What year was N449 VLJ registered?

N449 VLJ is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is N449 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 VLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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