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N778 JHK

2006 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

207,833 mi
Last recorded207,833 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 JHK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 207,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 207,828 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 202,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 202,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 197,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 194,680 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 194,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 189,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 189,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 184,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 179,948 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 179,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 173,869 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 173,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 166,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 156,652 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

wipers smearing boarderline

Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,092 miles

front tyres out of shape boarderline

headlamp patterns diffusing boarderline

o/s outer cv boot weeping grease

radiator leaking

rear tyres getting low

sills damaged and corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2015 140,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres out of shape boarderline

headlamp patterns diffusing boarderline

o/s outer cv boot weeping grease

radiator leaking

rear tyres getting low

sills damaged and corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,939 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage on both outer sills

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,495 miles

bodywork damaged, both sills damaged

rear seats removed at time of test

rear wiper split

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,136 miles

front pads getting low

front sills damaged

rear fog light pale- boarderline

Fail 22 Aug 2012 116,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low

front sills damaged

rear fog light pale- boarderline

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 109,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dents and scratchers on bodywork and bumpers front tyres stepping in tred n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,125 miles

damage on bodywork slight lip on front brake discs exhaust corroding rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,116 miles

slight smear from wipers/ front brake discs corroded/ exhaust corroded/ engine wet with oil/ rear brake discs corroded/ front wishbone rear bushes cracking/ nsr tyre worn to 3mm with small cuts in tread/ brake hoses perished/

Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight smear from wipers/ front brake discs corroded/ exhaust corroded/ engine wet with oil/ rear brake discs corroded/ front wishbone rear bushes cracking/ nsr tyre worn to 3mm with small cuts in tread/ brake hoses perished/

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,275 miles

hand brake lever travel

Fail 15 Jan 2008 81,275 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

hand brake lever travel

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,662 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 45,498 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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N778 JHK is a 2006 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 137,524 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 N778 JHK, 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 20 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N778 JHK registered?

N778 JHK is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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