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N421 XBR

2006 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

173,554 mi
Last recorded173,554 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 XBR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 173,554 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear cross member corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

steering rack wet with oil but not leaking at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2016 164,472 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split will take sealant (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

steering rack wet with oil but not leaking at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2016 162,998 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery tray is very corroded but not insecure

front cross member very corroded but not insecure

rear tyres under inflated

Fail 6 Apr 2015 157,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both inner and outer sills excessively corroeded but not affecting the main structure of the vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2015 157,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

both inner and outer sills excessively corroeded but not affecting the main structure of the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,801 miles

Nearside wiper rubber deteriorating.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 142,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 134,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs corroding on inside

Fail 31 May 2012 134,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs corroding on inside

Pass 22 Apr 2011 126,471 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted to excess

Fail 12 Apr 2011 126,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted to excess

Pass 6 Apr 2010 121,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 98,200 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 XBR is a 2006 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N421 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

N421 XBR is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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