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N338 RGD

2006 Ford Freeda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Freeda147,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 RGD
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 178,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 178,620 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure not secure correctly (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box missing (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear passenger seats fitted facing out rear of vehicle at time of test so seat belts will not operate correctly (6.2.A.1)

Steering damper leaking oil steering rack leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light does not illuminate but no visible signs of light being wired (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f sill badly corroded just outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f sill badly corroded just outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit also worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak from engine/gear box ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 161,845 miles

Central Brake light inop

Fail 29 Mar 2017 161,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Brake light inop

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

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

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

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

Offside side skirt security

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 145,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,702 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 132,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,575 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,771 miles

advice on full set of tyers and o/s and n/s front wipers and slight noise at n/s/f suspenshon ,and front wipers

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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N338 RGD is a 2006 Ford Freeda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 147,463 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 N338 RGD, 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 20 years old, this Ford Freeda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N338 RGD is a 2006 Ford Freeda, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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