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N561 JCR

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 JCR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,846 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,322 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,366 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,366 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,729 miles

both front anti roll bar links very slight play in ball joints

rear brake pads both sides look like they are getting low advise inspection

space saver spare tyre badly split on tyre wall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,622 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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N561 JCR is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N561 JCR, 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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What year was N561 JCR registered?

N561 JCR is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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