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N463 FHL

2004 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

250,762 mi
Last recorded250,762 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 250,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 241,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 235,330 miles

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2019 235,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2018 228,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 219,392 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 219,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILLS NEED WELDING AROUND 6 HOURS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting area around 2 -3 hours (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL INNER PLUS OUTER NEEDS WELDING AROUND 4 HOURS (PLUS WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO REMOVE WATER TANK INSIDE CAR ) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (cant hear pump ) (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Aug 2016 206,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 206,424 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front inner arch/wing area corroded

various corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 200,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 197,302 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 193,377 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion and has been welded in places

exhaust has corrosion

one front spot light not working

outer sills have surface corrosion

under sills have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 182,089 miles

Some underbody corrosion .

Fail 1 Aug 2012 182,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both outer sills corroded

general corrosion to floor/sill area

hole in o/s front of sill

Pass 30 Jun 2011 166,194 miles

sill edges corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 156,983 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 156,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2009 150,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 136,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 131,900 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 131,857 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 121,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 121,211 miles

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

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

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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N463 FHL is a 2004 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 N463 FHL, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N463 FHL is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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