Where in Britain does the Ford Freda fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 48.5% of 5,804 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Ford Freda failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Bournemouth (BH): 62.6% against 48.2% elsewhere (+14.4 points). It does best in Reading (RG), −22.8 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Ford Freda MOT statistics · check a Ford Freda by registration
Ford Freda in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth (BH) | 62.6 | 48.2 | +14.4 | +6.3 to +22.6 | 139 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 60.8 | 47.7 | +13.1 | +8.0 to +18.2 | 372 (rough estimate) |
| Cardiff (CF) | 59.8 | 48.3 | +11.6 | +2.6 to +20.5 | 117 (rough estimate) |
| Torquay (TQ) | 58.8 | 48.3 | +10.5 | +1.3 to +19.6 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Brighton (BN) | 58.3 | 48.2 | +10.1 | +2.7 to +17.5 | 175 (rough estimate) |
| Exeter (EX) | 56.5 | 48.2 | +8.2 | +0.8 to +15.7 | 177 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 54.6 | 48.3 | +6.3 | −2.1 to +14.6 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Nottingham (NG) | 51.5 | 48.4 | +3.1 | −5.6 to +11.8 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 49.4 | 48.5 | +0.9 | −6.8 to +8.6 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Southampton (SO) | 48.3 | 48.5 | −0.2 | −9.2 to +8.9 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Sheffield (S) | 44.5 | 48.6 | −4.1 | −12.8 to +4.6 | 128 (rough estimate) |
| Newport (NP) | 42.7 | 48.6 | −5.9 | −15.2 to +3.4 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 39.4 | 48.7 | −9.2 | −18.7 to +0.2 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 38.3 | 48.7 | −10.4 | −19.2 to −1.6 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 26.2 | 49.0 | −22.8 | −30.6 to −15.0 | 126 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,804 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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