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N655 BCH

2004 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 BCH
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,929 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlapm lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of o/s/r wheel, advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill panel, advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR D - BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper AND OFFSIDE REAR UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,800 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,156 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,151 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,736 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 77,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 59,332 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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N655 BCH is a 2004 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 N655 BCH, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N655 BCH is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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