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N685 TDW

2006 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,841 mi
Last recorded63,841 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,841 miles

handbrake low reading

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 63,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake low reading

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner sill holed but outside prescribed area n/s

Nearside handbrake low reading

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,202 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,201 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar sil (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,811 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 57,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,755 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,533 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel tank dinted

general corrosion

sump damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2013 47,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel tank dinted

general corrosion

sump damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,678 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,170 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots cracking

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel on limit

movement in nsf rackend

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel close to the limit

the centre rear brake light is not working

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,027 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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N685 TDW is a 2006 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N685 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.

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N685 TDW is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is N685 TDW safe to buy?

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