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N506 CBL

2005 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,916 mi
Last recorded201,916 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 201,916 miles

Corrosion to near side inner sill

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of chassis rail OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and all attached components in a corroded but still solid condition

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 200,232 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower face of OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 200,230 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside of front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower face of OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 197,408 miles

Corrosion to outer sills - not excessive

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 197,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 230n/s 355o/s 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear ends of both sills corroded under wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to outer sills - not excessive

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 193,395 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 189,424 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 189,424 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 185,968 miles

Front tyres are a different size to rear

Sterring rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 185,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres are a different size to rear

Sterring rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 182,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dampness around power steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 180,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around power steering rack

exhaust system deteriorated

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

possible coolant leak

steering and suspension joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 175,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 175,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 170,763 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear brake pads worn

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2012 167,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 163,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odd size tyres fitted from front to rear

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 157,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 152,058 miles

fog light switch slightly faulty

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 26 Jan 2008 146,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 139,672 miles

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti role bar drop link

Pass 24 Jan 2006 128,015 miles

front tyre size 195/70/15 rear tyre size215/65/15

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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N506 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 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 N506 CBL, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N506 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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