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N848 TDW

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,918 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,918 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,672 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded not with in prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,778 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,727 miles

rear wheel arches inner sills an outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,549 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,549 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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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N848 TDW is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N848 TDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N848 TDW registered?

N848 TDW is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N848 TDW safe to buy?

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