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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Freedom. Check any Freedom by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Ford Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Freedom — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Freedom has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Freedom is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Freedom fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, exhaust system leaking or insecure. If you are preparing your Freedom for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Freedom, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Freedom performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 132 vehicles

82.6%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 347 vehicles

83.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2019

Based on 212 vehicles

84.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2018

Based on 663 vehicles

85.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 1,319 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2016

Based on 832 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

12.7%

0

Based on 1,609 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Freedom

The most common reasons a Ford Freedom fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.6%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.6%
3

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

1.5%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.8%
5

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

0.8%
Ford Freedom Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

4.5%

Rear Offside

3.8%

Front Nearside

2.3%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Freedom

Ford Freedom — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Freedom MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Freedom?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Freedom is 85.1% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Freedom?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Freedom are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.6%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.6%), Exhaust system leaking or insecure (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Freedom reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Ford Freedom is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Freedom?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Freedom?
Typical mileage for the Ford Freedom: 33,786 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Freedom to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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