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N778 XOD

2005 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 XOD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 169,600 miles

Offside Front Lower crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 169,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint play

headlamps fading

headlamps fading

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 156,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 138,100 miles

Nearside and offside front inner sills holed not within 30cm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 138,100 miles

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

Nearside and offside front inner sills holed not within 30cm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,887 miles

Near side. And. Offside front inner. Sills. Rusty but. Not. Within. 30cm

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 117,033 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 117,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,211 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,211 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 XOD is a 2005 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N778 XOD, 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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What year was N778 XOD registered?

N778 XOD is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is N778 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N778 XOD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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