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N153 FKU

2006 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,587 mi
Last recorded137,587 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,342 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various corrosion building up under body

Pass 15 Jan 2022 127,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,883 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,922 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 123,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,700 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear brake discs rusty

headlights cloudy

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,787 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner wings corroding not holed

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not excessive

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and offside front front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Inner sills centre and front corroded not prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front spring not seated correctly

outer sills painted over

Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front spring not seated correctly

outer sills painted over

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,547 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel loose

water tank loose

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,329 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,537 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 48,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N153 FKU is a 2006 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 137,524 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 N153 FKU, 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 20 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N153 FKU registered?

N153 FKU is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is N153 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 FKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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