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N476 NCK

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,811 mi
Last recorded132,811 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 NCK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,811 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 132,811 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 132,810 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 132,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,537 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 131,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 129,033 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 129,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 123,341 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2008 123,341 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,789 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 102,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front 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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N476 NCK is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N476 NCK, 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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N476 NCK is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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