Ford Freda
From 1,521 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 337 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 337 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 177 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 96 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 84 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 82 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 64 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 59 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 51 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 51 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 43 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.4% of Freda failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £201.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.7% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 61.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2006 | 72.5% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 57.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fredas tested had between 108,200 and 174,727 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 143,913 median miles, the Freda has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Freda MOT pass rate?
The Ford Freda has a 62.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,521 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Freda?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Freda is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 337 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Freda at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Freda is 143,913 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 108,200 and 174,727 miles.
Buying a used Freda?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £201 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 53.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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