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This 1996 FORD FREDA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 208,892 miles 4 weeks ago on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 12:04.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

N401RDL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH MAY 2027208,892 MI
FAILED29TH APRIL 2026208,883 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH MAY 20258TH MAY 2026205,201 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 2025205,171 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills And Arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH MAY 202321ST JUNE 2024203,912 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 202221ST JUNE 2023202,947 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 202130TH MARCH 2022202,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
FAILED30TH MARCH 2021202,832 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202016TH JANUARY 2021202,416 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Aux Belt Poor, Adj Pully Not Turning
  3. ADVISORY - Both Outer And Under Lower Sill Rusty
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Seal Slightly Weeping Oil
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2020202,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Steering Locking Device Missing Both Split Pins Missing On Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Aux Belt Poor, Adj Pully Not Turning
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Both Outer And Under Lower Sill Rusty
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Seal Slightly Weeping Oil
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201927TH FEBRUARY 2020199,375 KM
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Outer Both Sills Rusty.
  6. ADVISORY - Inner Both Sills Rusty (o/s Holed.)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear 1/2 Shaft Seals Starting To Leak.
  8. ADVISORY - Fuel Pump Damp.
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.
  10. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Faded. (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2019199,370 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Power Steering Component Leaking Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Outer Both Sills Rusty.
  8. ADVISORY - Inner Both Sills Rusty (o/s Holed.)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear 1/2 Shaft Seals Starting To Leak.
  10. ADVISORY - Fuel Pump Damp.
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.
  13. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  14. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Faded. (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201827TH FEBRUARY 2019195,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2018195,032 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.3.2f)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
  3. FAIL - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201727TH FEBRUARY 2018184,708 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20173RD JANUARY 2018184,663 KM
PASSED11TH JUNE 201628TH JUNE 2017179,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Wet With Oil
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 2016163,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Inner Sills Heavily Corroded
PASSED20TH JUNE 201428TH JUNE 2015151,646 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201328TH JUNE 2014144,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - All 4 Tyres Deteriorating
PASSED29TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 2013137,493 MI
FAILED28TH JUNE 2012137,493 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED16TH JUNE 201016TH JUNE 2011131,320 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Hub Oil Seal Leaking
FAILED7TH JUNE 2010131,057 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Pads Look Low
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Hub Oil Seal Leaking
PASSED9TH JUNE 200916TH JUNE 2010124,051 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Hub Oil Seal Leaking
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Pads Low
FAILED4TH JUNE 2009124,018 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Insecure (1.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Does Not Face The Rear (1.3.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Very Close To Limit
  8. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Bigger Than Rear
  9. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Hub Oil Seal Leaking
PASSED17TH JUNE 200816TH JUNE 2009114,718 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED16TH JUNE 2008114,705 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  8. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  11. USER ENTERED - Advise-Roof Warning Lamp Flashing
  12. USER ENTERED - Advise-Smaller Size Tyres Fitted On Rear Axle
  13. USER ENTERED - Advise-Major Oil Leak From Offside Rear Hub Seal
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200726TH SEPTEMBER 2008113,671 KM
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 2007113,671 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Fractured (2.4.g.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N401RDL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

N401RDL MOT Comments

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N401RDL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 208,892 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,963 miles

N401RDL FAQs

This Ford Freda with registration N401RDL was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 208,892 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,963 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Ford Freda beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N401RDL has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Freda has had 60 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 24 Major, 1 Dangerous and 28 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Freda is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does N401RDL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 N401RDL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N401RDL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 N401RDL does have Tax. Read more

When does N401RDL Tax expire?

The current Tax for N401RDL will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N401RDL MOT expire?

The current MOT for N401RDL will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027. Read more

When did N401RDL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N401RDL was on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 12:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N401RDL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for N401RDL we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N401RDL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for N401RDL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N401RDL?

N401RDL is registered as a 1996 Ford Freda. Read more

How many miles has N401RDL done?

The odometer reading for N401RDL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 208,892 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,963 miles per year. Read more

How old is N401RDL?

The vehicle N401RDL was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st July 1996. Read more

What colour is N401RDL?

The official colour of N401RDL is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does N401RDL have?

N401RDL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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