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N490 UCG

2005 Ford Freeda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

228,768 mi
Last recorded228,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Freeda139,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 UCG
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 228,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear inner wheel arches are corroded and underneath has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2026 228,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear inner wheel arches are corroded and underneath has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 226,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner sill flanges are corroding

rear end of offside sill and bottom of rear arch arch are flaky

underside has a lot of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 225,297 miles

underneath has surface corrosion and o/s outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 225,148 miles

under side has flaky surface corrosion all over

Fail 4 Apr 2023 225,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side has flaky surface corrosion all over

Pass 15 Feb 2022 224,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 221,263 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 221,254 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 217,682 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 217,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 213,069 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 213,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 203,705 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 203,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

surface rust on underside of vehicle rear inner sills

Pass 17 Jan 2017 195,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

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

lower steering column uj worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 190,495 miles

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

track rod end rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2015 185,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 185,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 181,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 178,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight brake bind offside front

slight play in lower steering column uj

Pass 17 Jan 2012 174,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 168,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 160,403 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 148,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 134,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 110,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 87,349 miles

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 UCG is a 2005 Ford Freeda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 139,239 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 UCG, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freeda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N490 UCG is a 2005 Ford Freeda, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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