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N655 XOD

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 XOD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 123,125 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security forward cross member/radiator mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 123,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link - upper/lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security forward cross member/radiator mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 123,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides top of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom radiator mount/crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front coolant cap missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 123,081 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides top of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom radiator mount/crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front coolant cap missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 119,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch areas corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 119,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working replace fuse (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch areas corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,360 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember/radiator mount - corroded/holed at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost crossmember corroded/holed various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray base corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch/body areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,879 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 110,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,504 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link bush poor

oil leak

rust on outer sills

rust on wheel arches

Fail 4 Sep 2018 109,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

nearside rear anti roll bar link bush poor

oil leak

rust on outer sills

rust on wheel arches

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,690 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamp beam images poor

nearside rear anti roll bar link bush poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,347 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link rubber poor

offside rear tyre light cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder leaking at servo joint and at valve (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear anti roll bar link rubber poor

offside rear tyre light cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,683 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,772 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 98,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

headlamp beam patterns poor

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear exaust rusty and thin

slight damp on brake servo

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,032 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

headlamp beam patterns poor

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear exaust rusty and thin

slight damp on brake servo

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,985 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 91,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 85,964 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,338 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,015 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,549 miles

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

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

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 XOD is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 N655 XOD, 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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N655 XOD is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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