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N897 AAW

1996 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 AAW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 110,093 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 110,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Jul 2025 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all rears (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,779 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,550 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,079 miles

all 4 brake discs deteriorated

both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2019 100,075 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt missing rears (7.1.2 (a))

all 4 brake discs deteriorated

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 96,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,926 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod bush rubber gaiters split - top and bottom.

Offside front anti roll bar link rod bottom bush rubber gaiter split.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,483 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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N897 AAW is a 1996 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N897 AAW, 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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N897 AAW is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N897 AAW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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