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N39 MGL

2006 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,808 mi
Last recorded184,808 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 MGL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 184,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front brake disc heat shields corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

reversing lamp damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 178,467 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front end corroded

front macpherson stut top mounts prescribed area corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 178,448 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front end corroded

front macpherson stut top mounts prescribed area corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 171,192 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

no rear seats fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 171,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,812 miles

gear box oil pipe corroded

rear near side lamp has tape over hole

Fail 19 Mar 2014 168,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

gear box oil pipe corroded

rear near side lamp has tape over hole

Pass 18 Mar 2013 165,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 165,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 163,462 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 163,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 157,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 151,270 miles

all belts loose

Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,792 miles

engine temp not taken

rear seats folded away

underside rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2009 147,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

engine temp not taken

rear seats folded away

underside rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 146,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 143,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 131,439 miles

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

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

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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N39 MGL is a 2006 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N39 MGL, 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 N39 MGL registered?

N39 MGL is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is N39 MGL safe to buy?

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