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N421 SMY

2006 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,007 mi
Last recorded95,007 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 SMY
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,007 miles

Rear Prop shaft missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,992 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,262 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped only (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Offside Front worn slightly on inner edge

front and rear brake pads obscured by trims unable to fully check

slight upper body corrosion

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,986 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,543 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,643 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front and rear tyres perished

Slight play in rack

Underside covered in waxoyl

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,350 miles

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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N421 SMY is a 2006 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N421 SMY, 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 N421 SMY registered?

N421 SMY is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is N421 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 SMY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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