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N672 XTT

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,340 mi
Last recorded196,340 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 XTT
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 196,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 195,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 193,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 192,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 190,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 189,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 188,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 188,660 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill sill holed within 30cm of step & seat-belt mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch/rear wing has sharp edges due to corrosion. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 187,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 187,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 186,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 182,687 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 182,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 179,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con has two leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2015 179,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con has two leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 174,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 163,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 163,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 153,047 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 153,047 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 146,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 146,856 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 134,766 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 May 2010 134,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2009 121,220 miles

Both front headlamp aims weak.

Both front tyres perishing

Fail 19 May 2009 121,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front headlamp aims weak.

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,463 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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N672 XTT is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N672 XTT, 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 N672 XTT registered?

N672 XTT is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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