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N843 FHL

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,620 mi
Last recorded261,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 261,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support corroded and holed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 261,257 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to arch chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support corroded and holed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 259,310 miles

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Radiator support panel corroded and holed at corners

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 259,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis leg chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 258,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front radiator mounting corroded

Offside Front Bumper support insecure

Offside Front inner arch hole and corroded

Offside Front radiator mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 258,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front radiator mounting corroded

Offside Front Bumper support insecure

Offside Front inner arch hole and corroded

Offside Front radiator mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 258,013 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front o/s inner arch area holed and corroded

Offside Front bumper bracket insecure

Offside Front radiator mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 249,936 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator mount corroded and holed

heavily undersealed

o/s inner arch corroded and holed

rear corner valances starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2020 249,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator mount corroded and holed

heavily undersealed

o/s inner arch corroded and holed

rear corner valances starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2019 240,569 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator mounting corroded and holed

heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2018 233,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 233,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 222,371 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 16 Aug 2016 222,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 11 Sep 2015 222,326 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 221,379 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 221,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 181,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 162,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 152,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 135,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 118,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 85,770 miles

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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N843 FHL is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N843 FHL, 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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N843 FHL is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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