MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
advisorys as per previous test
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
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
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
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
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
advisory from previous test no 660028640176
welding repairs covered in underseal
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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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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