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N53 MGL

2003 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Freda134,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 MGL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,298 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,290 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 121,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 120,089 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,179 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 116,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,861 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 108,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N53 MGL is a 2003 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,528 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 N53 MGL, 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 23 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N53 MGL registered?

N53 MGL is a 2003 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is N53 MGL safe to buy?

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