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N535 MPV

2006 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 MPV
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,852 miles

Coolant leak engine bypass hoses

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox bypass hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear heater box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,902 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,353 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Fail 3 Aug 2023 112,353 miles

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

Both headlights deteriorating

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,839 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Both headlight lens deteriorating

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,839 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Both headlight lens deteriorating

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 111,814 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill pane (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion o/s under sill panel

corrosion n/s under sill panel

corrosion rear cross member

Pass 14 Jun 2021 109,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion front cross member

corrosion o/s under sill panel

Pass 25 Jun 2020 107,576 miles

Corrosion of front lower cross member

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion of front lower cross member

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,237 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of both lower outer sill panels

Corrosion of both rear wheel arch panels

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of both lower outer sill panels

Corrosion of both rear wheel arch panels

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,142 miles

Front & rear inner brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,334 miles

Front & rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,062 miles

Slight corrosion centre metal brake pipe

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight corrosion centre metal brake pipe

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,799 miles

Slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,160 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,831 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,109 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,090 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,786 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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N535 MPV is a 2006 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N535 MPV, 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.

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What year was N535 MPV registered?

N535 MPV is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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