FORD FREEDOM MOT Pass Rate
85.0% of 2,095 FORD FREEDOM MOT tests pass.
The FREEDOM passes its MOT 85.0% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD FREEDOM passes its MOT 85.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 79.0% at 0–3 years compared with 85.8% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 79.0% | 81 | 20,811 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.7% | 595 | 34,215 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.8% | 1,416 | 57,774 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FREEDOM
The most common reason the FORD FREEDOM fails its MOT is visibility — present in 27.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 27.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 26.3% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 26.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.0% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.7% | System insecure |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.8% | Webbing significantly weakened |
| Suspension | 6.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 1.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | 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