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N696 TDW

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,881 mi
Last recorded232,881 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 232,881 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 232,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 223,911 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 223,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 211,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 210,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 184,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 174,796 miles

all four tyres wearingn edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 163,622 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 163,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 150,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 135,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 135,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 120,513 miles

both front headlamp lens deterioated

Pass 9 Jul 2007 101,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,471 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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N696 TDW is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N696 TDW, 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 N696 TDW registered?

N696 TDW is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N696 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N696 TDW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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