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N68 FKU

1996 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

181,683 mi
Last recorded181,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 181,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 177,296 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 172,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

offside front inner sill corroded but not load bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 172,399 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

offside front inner sill corroded but not load bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 167,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 162,312 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,310 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,308 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,554 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,554 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,195 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 125,426 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 110,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,245 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

differant size on front and rear but on same axle

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,245 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

differant size on front and rear but on same axle

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,868 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,868 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,090 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,090 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,746 miles

differant size tyres on front and rear

slight travel on h/brake

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,812 miles

offside rear light cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,827 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 43,023 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 43,023 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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N68 FKU is a 1996 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N68 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N68 FKU registered?

N68 FKU is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N68 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N68 FKU shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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