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N692 FHL

2004 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

186,201 mi
Last recorded186,201 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 186,201 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 184,968 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 183,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 183,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 182,485 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 182,469 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 182,235 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 181,349 miles

Offside Rear Excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 181,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 177,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 177,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlight bulbs different colours

Pass 7 Oct 2017 168,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre lower inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside front lower inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside outer lower sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside rear front of inner arch excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2017 168,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre lower inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside front lower inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside outer lower sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside rear front of inner arch excessively corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,068 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to off side inner sill.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 144,571 miles

Corrosion in offside inner and outer sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion in offside inner and outer sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,676 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 140,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 138,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 138,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Drivers wiper is smeary.

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)

Passengers and drivers front chassis rails surface corroded,

Rear and centre crossmembers surface corroded.

Rear floor surface corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 137,166 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 137,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 135,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion on underside of body

middle row of extra seats fitted

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2011 135,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on underside of body

middle row of extra seats fitted

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 5 Jul 2010 127,859 miles

Oil leak

rear drums warped

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 127,859 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear drums warped

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,701 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 117,701 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 104,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 93,719 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N692 FHL is a 2004 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 N692 FHL, 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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N692 FHL is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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