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N81 FKU

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,682 mi
Last recorded111,682 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,682 miles

corroded under body and parts rusty

under seal under body

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plats x 2 rusty

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 103,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plats corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,139 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 101,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

black paint under body

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,710 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,127 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill about half way down (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2016 92,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 84,442 miles

Front propshaft and drive shafts removed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 84,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft and drive shafts removed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N81 FKU is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N81 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N81 FKU registered?

N81 FKU is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is N81 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 FKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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