MOT reliability
Ford Fread
4 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Fread vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fread has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,509 miles.
4
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
3,855
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fread problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fread MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Ford Fread pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 33% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Ford Fread MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fread MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Ford Fread pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 65% | 191,938 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 150,910 |
| 1996 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 129,595 |
Ford Fread reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Fread vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fread MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Ford Fread in our data has covered around
150,509 miles.
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