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N847 AHD

1996 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 AHD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 158,132 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 158,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 156,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 155,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 153,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 139,133 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,652 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath and on wheel arches

various suspension bushes deteriating

Fail 18 Mar 2015 131,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion underneath and on wheel arches

various suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,246 miles

slight corrosion underneth

various suspension rubbers deteriating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 112,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,353 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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N847 AHD is a 1996 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N847 AHD, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N847 AHD registered?

N847 AHD is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N847 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N847 AHD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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