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N530 MVF

2006 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,107 mi
Last recorded219,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 MVF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 219,107 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 219,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 212,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 209,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 205,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 198,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 191,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 189,184 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 189,184 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 186,022 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 186,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 183,059 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 183,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 182,175 miles

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Gear oil leaking from failed hub seal to N/S/R

Fail 22 Sep 2016 182,174 miles

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

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Gear oil leaking from failed hub seal to N/S/R

Pass 15 Sep 2015 179,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 179,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 177,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 173,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 173,042 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 168,789 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 168,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 157,693 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Possible leak from the steering rack

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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N530 MVF is a 2006 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N530 MVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N530 MVF?

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What year was N530 MVF registered?

N530 MVF is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is N530 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 MVF shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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