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N403 FHL

1996 Ford Freeda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freeda159,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 161,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 161,878 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 155,064 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,727 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 149,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 159,542 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 149,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 148,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable upper joint worn slightly (2.1.3 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 145,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 145,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 144,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 144,232 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 139,285 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 139,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 134,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 134,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,335 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 121,265 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

INNER SILLS CORRODED + CHASSIS IS VISUALLY CORRODING ALL STRUCTUAL AREAS SOUND

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 121,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

INNER SILLS CORRODED + CHASSIS IS VISUALLY CORRODING ALL STRUCTUAL AREAS SOUND

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

Pass 14 May 2012 116,658 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust system is heavily corroded and weak.

both headlamps heavily fogged therefore providing a poor cloudy image.

metal coolant pipe to rear heater heavily corroded about to let go and leak coolant!

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill area

nearside front battery removed. Possible shorting out of positive terminals could occur!!!

Fail 14 May 2012 116,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust system is heavily corroded and weak.

both headlamps heavily fogged therefore providing a poor cloudy image.

metal coolant pipe to rear heater heavily corroded about to let go and leak coolant!

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill area

nearside front battery removed. Possible shorting out of positive terminals could occur!!!

Pass 6 May 2011 104,250 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face but pads ok

Fail 4 May 2011 104,250 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded on inner face but pads ok

Pass 11 May 2010 98,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted to center row nearside and offside so seats belt not fully tested

Fail 11 May 2010 98,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted to center row nearside and offside so seats belt not fully tested

Pass 13 May 2009 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 84,469 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 84,469 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 75,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 66,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 66,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N403 FHL is a 1996 Ford Freeda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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

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 N403 FHL, 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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N403 FHL is a 1996 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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