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N984 CBL

2005 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

283,468 mi
Last recorded283,468 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 283,468 miles

oil around engine

Fail 12 Nov 2021 283,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

oil around engine

Fail 19 Aug 2021 283,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

exhaust system corroded

wiper blades slightly smeared

Pass 17 Aug 2020 277,308 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness at steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2020 277,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

dampness at steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2019 271,737 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed

corrosion to front corners of underbody

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2019 271,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear seats removed

corrosion to front corners of underbody

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 261,578 miles

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

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))

drivers sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 256,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 244,127 miles

Offside steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2015 238,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 237,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 235,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 230,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 224,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 214,831 miles

diesel leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 214,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel leak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 196,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 196,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 172,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 172,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 150,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 127,023 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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N984 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N984 CBL, 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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N984 CBL is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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