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N629 MDE

1996 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,432 mi
Last recorded201,432 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 201,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 193,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 183,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 173,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear section of exhaust weak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 173,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre deep cracks in inner sidewall and tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 168,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 168,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 158,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 158,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 144,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 144,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 128,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 102,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,396 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2005 82,419 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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N629 MDE is a 1996 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc 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 N629 MDE, 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 N629 MDE registered?

N629 MDE is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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