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N453 RGD

1995 Ford Freda

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,414 mi
Last recorded153,414 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 RGD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,414 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 151,147 miles

Chassis showing sign of corrosion

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 15,113 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Signs of corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 12 May 2016 145,941 miles

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

Front nudge bars partially covering number plate.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Area of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 145,941 miles

Battery insecure Leisure battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Front nudge bars partially covering number plate.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Area of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,073 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 139,984 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

All four brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 139,023 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,481 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 136,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 122,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 122,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 113,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 99,471 miles

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

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

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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N453 RGD is a 1995 Ford Freda in Purple with a 2,495cc 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 N453 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 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N453 RGD is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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