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N831 PYJ

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,792 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 149,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,208 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi section corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,905 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 142,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 140,638 miles

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

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

underside of veichie heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2020 140,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of veichie heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,215 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 139,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,494 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Undercarriage (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Undercarriage (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres different size to rears

Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,577 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,674 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,442 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,246 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N831 PYJ is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 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 N831 PYJ, 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 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N831 PYJ registered?

N831 PYJ is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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