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N986 CCF

1996 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,502 mi
Last recorded259,502 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 CCF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 259,502 miles

Rust hole in Nearside inner sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2025 244,346 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (non prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 244,344 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (non prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 234,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 224,367 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 213,374 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 213,325 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 199,192 miles

Nearside Engine mounting is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heavy corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Aug 2021 199,143 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired entire offside seal is corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2020 190,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades deteriating (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 181,827 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 181,827 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 168,548 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 168,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 159,830 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 159,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 150,710 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 150,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,430 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 133,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 133,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 129,249 miles

Advise ns headlamp badly scratched, (only just make out aim/image).

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,032 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,034 miles

handbrake travel long

underside heavily painted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,156 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N986 CCF is a 1996 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N986 CCF, 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 N986 CCF registered?

N986 CCF is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N986 CCF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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