MOT reliability
Ford Freada
4 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Freada vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Ford Freada has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 186,888 miles.
4
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
5,933
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Freada problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Freada MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering3%
Ford Freada pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 33% |
| 8 | 1 | 0% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (2)
Most common Ford Freada MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Freada MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Ford Freada pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 50% | 216,234 |
| 1999 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 171,321 |
| 1997 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 148,068 |
| 1996 | 1 | 32 | 66% | 211,932 |
Ford Freada reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Freada vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Freada MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Freada in our data has covered around
186,888 miles.
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