1996 Ford Freeda 2.5L Diesel · N161 CDP
1996 Ford Freeda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 283,760 km. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREEDA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 283,760 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N161 CDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 283,760 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N161 CDP 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 Freeda (N161 CDP) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
N161 CDP Odometer History
- 25/04/2024260,667 mi
- 24/05/2024260,679 mi+12 mi
- 25/11/2024260,908 mi+229 mi
- 12/02/2026263,759 km
- 17/03/2026283,760 km+20,001 km
Average of roughly 12,204 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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