1996 Ford Freda 2.5L Diesel · N898 PAE
1996 Ford Freda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 191,322 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREDA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N898 PAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2025
- 191,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N898 PAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Freda (N898 PAE) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs badly pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs badly pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”.
N898 PAE Mileage History
- 28/01/2022190,816 mi
- 27/04/2023191,021 mi+205 mi
- 19/04/2024191,249 mi+228 mi
- 22/04/2024191,254 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/2025191,322 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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