MOT reliability
Ford Freestyle
28 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Ford Freestyle vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Ford Freestyle has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,383 miles.
28
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
11,682
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Freestyle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Freestyle MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Ford Freestyle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 14 | 79% |
| 4 | 15 | 73% |
| 5 | 16 | 81% |
| 6 | 18 | 67% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Ford Freestyle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Freestyle MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) (3 times)
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
Ford Freestyle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 20 | 75% | 98,173 |
| 2006 | 6 | 23 | 65% | 68,441 |
| 2005 | 11 | 56 | 77% | 65,403 |
| 2004 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 74,028 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 | 67% | 62,683 |
Ford Freestyle reliability FAQ
Across 28 Ford Freestyle vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Freestyle MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Ford Freestyle in our data has covered around
72,383 miles.
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