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N468 HAB

2009 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Freda126,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 HAB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to inspect some areas (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

many areas of vehicle structure on underside are very rusty/corroded and some areas are only just in limits on day of inspection

near /side floor to sill area front to rear very rusty /corroded /hole in some areas

off/side floor to sill area very rusty/corroded /holed in some areas front to rear

Fail 26 Jul 2022 130,376 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within area of lower suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to inspect some areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

many areas of vehicle structure on underside are very rusty/corroded and some areas are only just in limits on day of inspection

near /side floor to sill area front to rear very rusty /corroded /hole in some areas

off/side floor to sill area very rusty/corroded /holed in some areas front to rear

Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted in grease unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 125,752 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted in grease unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,172 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rea joint (1.1.11 (c))

no dipstiock

rear wish bones and rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2020 122,954 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front and rear inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rea joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material toflexi (1.1.11 (c))

no dipstiock

rear wish bones and rear axle rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2019 118,749 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,722 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 116,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 111,452 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 May 2017 111,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding Both rear brakes (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,605 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 102,562 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,934 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,934 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,230 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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N468 HAB is a 2009 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 126,790 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 N468 HAB, 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 17 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N468 HAB is a 2009 Ford Freda, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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