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N594 VLJ

1996 Ford Freda

Turquoise Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,128 mi
Last recorded188,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 188,128 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres slightly perished

n/s/f door mirror surround missing

Fail 10 Apr 2025 186,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 181,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

right horn button not working

Fail 4 Nov 2015 181,386 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

right horn button not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 171,576 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber splitting

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 171,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber splitting

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 165,277 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2013 165,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 30 May 2012 158,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 158,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 139,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 129,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 123,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 111,223 miles

o/s/r floor area rusty

rear cross member rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 111,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

o/s/r floor area rusty

rear cross member rusty

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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N594 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Freda in Turquoise with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N594 VLJ, 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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What year was N594 VLJ registered?

N594 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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