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N721 CBL

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,049 mi
Last recorded180,049 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,049 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 180,049 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 180,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear cross member corroded, not prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 177,838 miles

Offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 177,238 miles

Corrosion nearside and offside front inner steppers

Corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2019 177,007 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner stepper

Pass 11 Jul 2018 176,023 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front inner stepper

Pass 11 Jul 2017 173,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 169,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 161,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 153,451 miles

Corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,379 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 125,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,975 miles

rear exhaust bowing on rear pipe

Fail 30 Jun 2008 89,975 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust bowing on rear pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,499 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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N721 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N721 CBL, 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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N721 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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