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N538 RGD

1996 Ford Freda

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,094 mi
Last recorded221,094 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 RGD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 221,094 miles

Slight play track control arm bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 212,647 miles

Slight weep at steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2017 205,265 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 205,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 198,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

battery loose but still secure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

signs of slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2015 185,227 miles

No gear selector indicator light

long travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Jul 2015 185,227 miles

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

No gear selector indicator light

long travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jul 2014 172,653 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 172,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 161,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 161,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 161,938 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 143,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 137,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 123,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 109,603 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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N538 RGD is a 1996 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N538 RGD, 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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N538 RGD is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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