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N487 SVY

2010 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,915 mi
Last recorded181,915 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 SVY
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 181,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 181,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 173,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch area corroded just outside prescribed area will need attention soon

Offside centre inner sill corroding will need attention soon/general underbody corrosion /and to brake and suspension components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy tailpipe missing secured with wire /advise attention required (8.1.1 (a))

both front inner sills corroded just outside prescribed area will need attention soon

both headlights deteriorated lenses beam image deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 171,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

HEADLAMP both sides beam image deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 169,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 153,924 miles

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

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

Rear cross member corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,426 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 114,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,524 miles

centre exhaust flange corroded and weak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust flange corroded and weak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,556 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking oil

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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N487 SVY is a 2010 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 N487 SVY, 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N487 SVY is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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