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N585 AAO

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,999 mi
Last recorded204,999 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 AAO
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 204,999 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 204,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 188,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 188,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 176,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 176,798 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 170,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 161,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 150,814 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,252 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 131,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,902 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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N585 AAO is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N585 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N585 AAO registered?

N585 AAO is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N585 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 AAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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