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N882 CAN

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,805 mi
Last recorded207,805 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 CAN
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 207,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 199,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,002 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) pipe front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 186,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

under body heavily shultzed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 186,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 177,393 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Front both inner sills under car corroded and holed/not prescribed areas

Front vehicle has no side repeaters but indicators wrap around

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear sill closing panel has evidence of possible body filler

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Outer both sills starting to corrode/evidence of possible body filler

Rear wiper split

hand brake/fluid level light inoperative

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2015 177,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Front both inner sills under car corroded and holed/not prescribed areas

Front vehicle has no side repeaters but indicators wrap around

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear sill closing panel has evidence of possible body filler

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Outer both sills starting to corrode/evidence of possible body filler

Rear wiper split

hand brake/fluid level light inoperative

rear tyre walls starting to perish

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 171,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no oil temp recorded engine under seats

Fail 18 Mar 2015 171,929 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no oil temp recorded engine under seats

Pass 20 May 2013 168,703 miles

N/S/R Tyre has Small cut in sidewall

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracked on sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 163,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 157,988 miles

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

N/S outer sill corroded.

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

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

Slight free play in lower steering coupling.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 157,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

N/S outer sill corroded.

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

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

Slight free play in lower steering coupling.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 150,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 142,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 119,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 113,730 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 101,004 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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N882 CAN is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N882 CAN, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N882 CAN is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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