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N488 CCF

2007 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,506 mi
Last recorded187,506 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 CCF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 187,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 187,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 180,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 171,633 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 171,631 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,527 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle under sealed on inner sills

Fail 3 Apr 2019 168,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 161,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 151,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 140,233 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 133,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

tow bar removed at retest

Fail 17 Jul 2014 133,750 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,814 miles

advisorys as per previous test

Fail 6 Jun 2013 123,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to all inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to offside outer sill just outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle covered in protective waxoyl / underseal - unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion and holes to inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion and holes to inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,016 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion to chassis rails at front

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails at rear

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside and offside inner sills heavily corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 May 2011 115,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

corrosion to chassis rails at front

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails at rear

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside and offside inner sills heavily corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 May 2010 102,181 miles

advisory from previous test no 660028640176

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 28 May 2010 102,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to chassis rails and inner wheel arches

handbrake travel high

heavy corrosion and holes to outer/inner sills both sides in various places

heavy corrosion to inner sills/floor pans/outer sill lips

n/s/r rear seat not fitted time of test

repairs to inner wheel arches heavily under seal

Fail 22 Jan 2010 102,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

corrosion and hole in nearside centre and front inner sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in nearside centre outer sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in nearside front inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in offside centre outer sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in offside front inner sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in offside rear lower outer wheel arch not within prescribed areas

corrosion and holes in centre to rear inner sill not within prescribed areas on offside

corrosion and holes in nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

corrosion and holes in offside outer sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

general undervehicle body corrsoion

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrsion to both inner sills

nearside far rear seats not fitted at time of test unit fitted to nearside far rear

offside rear shock absorber outer casing detiorating

poor repairs to both rear inner wheel arches covered in mud unable to check repairs fully

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,212 miles

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

excessive corrosion to n/s & o/s front inner sills + n/s/f outer sill + n/s/r panel all outside prescribed areas.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 95,212 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to n/s & o/s front inner sills + n/s/f outer sill + n/s/r panel all outside prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

n/s + o/s front inner sills corroded not wihtin prescribed area.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,385 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N488 CCF is a 2007 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N488 CCF, 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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N488 CCF is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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