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N190 BCH

1996 Ford Freeda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,297 mi
Last recorded220,297 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freeda159,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 BCH
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 220,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 215,616 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 215,611 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 214,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 213,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 210,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 206,465 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front inner sill showing signs of corrosion

advsie radiator support crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2011 202,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 194,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 191,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 176,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 176,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 159,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 159,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear anti-roll-bar drop links worn

both rear anti-roll-bar mounting rubbers worn

oil leak on rear diff

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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N190 BCH is a 1996 Ford Freeda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 159,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N190 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N190 BCH is a 1996 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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