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N837 XFJ

1995 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,259 mi
Last recorded206,259 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 206,259 miles

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all FOUR tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 196,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 193,072 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 188,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 182,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 177,282 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 168,903 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear fog lamp lens cracked

start of corrosion both rear wheel arches

start of corrosion n/s/r under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front

Fail 25 Jun 2010 68,805 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak

rear fog lamp lens cracked

start of corrosion both rear wheel arches

start of corrosion n/s/r under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front

Pass 27 Jun 2009 154,892 miles

Oil leak

start of corrosion nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 11 Jun 2008 139,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 139,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 131,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 120,629 miles

as tested 22/6/06

Fail 22 Jun 2006 120,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N837 XFJ is a 1995 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N837 XFJ, 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 N837 XFJ registered?

N837 XFJ is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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