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N490 CCF

2007 Ford Freeda

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

184,935 mi
Last recorded184,935 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Freeda129,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 CCF
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 184,935 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all front and rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 183,960 miles

General corrosion on underside of body and all suspension.

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 183,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion on underside of body and all suspension.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 182,624 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 8000 miles wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (F.I.R) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 6000 miles wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 180,817 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 180,817 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 179,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 177,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 174,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 172,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 170,748 miles

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Jul 2015 169,123 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion at n/s front inner sill but not close to any prescribed areas

Fail 29 May 2015 169,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrossion at n/s front inner sill but not close to any prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 150,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 150,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 129,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 129,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,712 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,688 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,688 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,670 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 94,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 80,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,923 miles

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

Offside Front 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 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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N490 CCF is a 2007 Ford Freeda in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N490 CCF, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freeda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N490 CCF is a 2007 Ford Freeda, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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