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N788 JRK

2008 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,225 mi
Last recorded212,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 JRK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 212,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 212,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 206,810 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION PARTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 206,808 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION PARTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 206,388 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2019 206,387 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 204,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 204,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 203,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 202,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 190,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 190,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 184,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 184,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 169,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 163,669 miles

pre cat immisions test carried out exact match not found

Pass 17 Jun 2010 156,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 143,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 132,186 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 132,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N788 JRK is a 2008 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 N788 JRK, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N788 JRK registered?

N788 JRK is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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