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N537 JHK

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 JHK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 129,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 109,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,450 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

brake calipers coroded

corrosion to all suspension components

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 108,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner and outer sills corroded

brake calipers coroded

corrosion to all suspension components

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 105,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2015 105,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 101,066 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 May 2013 95,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,687 miles

oil leaks from gearbox area / powersteeringrack area

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,407 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 76,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,885 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 72,866 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,306 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,286 miles

Rear 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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N537 JHK is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N537 JHK, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N537 JHK is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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