CarVerify

Free Car Check

N673 TDW

2006 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 157,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 157,393 miles

Vehicle Undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2023 157,334 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear steps bolts excessive length (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

very heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2022 155,888 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 13 Jun 2022 155,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 17 May 2022 155,874 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2021 151,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 149,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 144,824 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under body corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 144,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under body corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 139,822 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 139,822 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 132,120 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross Member Corroded behind Radiator (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 123,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 112,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,061 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2009 103,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,212 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 83,433 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 83,432 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

handbrake requires adjustment/mae'r brec-llaw angen addasiad arni

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
Full Ford Freda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N673 TDW is a 2006 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N673 TDW, 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 N673 TDW?

You can check the full history of N673 TDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N673 TDW registered?

N673 TDW is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is N673 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N673 TDW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N673 TDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N673 TDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.