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N517 YEO

2005 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

325,488 mi
Last recorded325,488 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 YEO
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 325,488 miles

Both rear inner bumper corners (behind rear bumper) corroded and holed.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle oil seal weeping.

Parking brake travel.

Fail 19 Mar 2022 325,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (central) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner bumper corners (behind rear bumper) corroded and holed.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle oil seal weeping

Parking brake travel.

Pass 20 Mar 2021 314,877 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF bottom ball joints rubber deteriorated. Lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF steering rack gaitor deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear OSR brake cylinder has slight misting of oil but does not appear to be leaking.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 312,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 306,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 302,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 293,112 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 293,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes have excessive fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front additional main beam lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm plus cracked and perished 215/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm plus cracked and perished 215/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots perished (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid leak

rear wiper blade split

tow bar wiring held to tow bar mount by zip tie

Pass 28 Aug 2013 292,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2013 292,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2012 281,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust is starting to corrode and flexy pipe is damaged but not leaking exhaust gasses

offside and nearside inner sills are starting to corrode

offside and nearside outer sills are starting to corrode

offside rear hub join to axle is leaking axle fluid slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 264,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 236,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 210,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 193,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 170,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 149,424 miles

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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N517 YEO is a 2005 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N517 YEO, 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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N517 YEO is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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