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N492 PYP

2005 Ford Freeda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

329,295 mi
Last recorded329,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Freeda139,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 PYP
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 329,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 329,213 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 323,376 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 315,435 miles

Front crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2023 315,326 miles

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

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

Front crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 308,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 304,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 299,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 295,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 284,355 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner & Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 275,890 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to sills

front number plate cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Apr 2016 269,283 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 269,277 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 261,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 250,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 234,909 miles

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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pads may be low, difficult to check..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 220,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 220,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 206,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 206,495 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 192,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 192,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 179,041 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and starting to blow.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links.

Steering rack pinion oil seal wet with fluid.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 160,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 133,035 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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N492 PYP is a 2005 Ford Freeda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N492 PYP, 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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N492 PYP is a 2005 Ford Freeda, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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