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N894 BCH

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 BCH
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 121,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 118,760 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 118,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,877 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes, suspension components and under body covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,731 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes, suspension components and under body covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,389 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 107,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,878 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 98,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock on n/s/f suspension

Pass 30 May 2014 93,641 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 93,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 88,340 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 88,332 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 83,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,450 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 69,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,460 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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N894 BCH is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N894 BCH, 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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What year was N894 BCH registered?

N894 BCH is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is N894 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 BCH shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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