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N976 CAN

2004 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,278 mi
Last recorded190,278 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 CAN
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 190,278 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Aug 2018 190,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring , marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2017 186,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 182,232 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 182,232 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 179,693 miles

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 179,693 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 172,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 163,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 163,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 156,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

vacum pipe adrift

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2011 156,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

vacum pipe adrift

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2010 146,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front numberplate has 1 fixing loose

rear fog light has a fixing broken but is secure

some light corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jun 2009 139,507 miles

front and rear springs rusty

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 139,344 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 139,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N976 CAN is a 2004 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 N976 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N976 CAN is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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