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N76 FHL

2002 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Freda117,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 166,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling on exhaust (1.9.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 161,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 153,779 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 130,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 130,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 140,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 133,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 133,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 121,985 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 121,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 102,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,100 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N76 FHL is a 2002 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,392 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 N76 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 24 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N76 FHL registered?

N76 FHL is a 2002 Ford Freda, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is N76 FHL safe to buy?

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