FORD FREDA MOT pass rate
57.1% of 1,292 FORD FREDA MOT tests pass.
The FREDA passes 57.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD FREDA passes 57.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 57.7% at 6–10 years versus 58.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (22) | 22 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 57.7% | 123 | 121,391 miles |
| 10–15 years | 51.9% | 237 | 139,019 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.1% | 907 | 147,385 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FREDA
The most common reason the FORD FREDA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 101.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 101.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 94.1% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 66.7% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 37.6% | Excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.9% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Visibility | 19.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 7.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD FREDA?
- 57.1% of FORD FREDA MOT tests pass, based on 1,292 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD FREDA?
- The most common reason the FORD FREDA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 101.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
- Does this show the FORD FREDA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.