84.7% of Ford Freedoms passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,448 first tests): 79.9% at the first attempt and 4.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 105.6 (95% CI 95.2–116.9; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84.7 | % | incl. 4.8% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 1448 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 79.9 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 1448 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 95.2–116.9) | 105.6 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 516 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 1448 |
| Biggest excess: Visibility | 7.1 | per 100 | 5.2 same-age | 2019–2024 | 6845 |
| Dangerous defects | 8.3 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 6845 |
| Advisory items | 65.1 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 6845 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 516 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 1448 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 398 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 1448 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 623 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 1448 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 114.3 to 105.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
Ford Freedom MOTs fail most often on visibility: 7.1 per 100 tests, against 5.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 6,845).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 7.1 | per 100 | 5.2 | 2019–2024 | 484 |
| Tyres | 6 | per 100 | 6.8 | 2019–2024 | 413 |
| Brakes | 5 | per 100 | 4.1 | 2019–2024 | 340 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4 | per 100 | 4.2 | 2019–2024 | 235 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.3 | per 100 | 0.8 | 2019–2024 | 156 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2 | per 100 | 0.3 | 2019–2024 | 135 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,845 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The biggest excess for the Ford Freedom is brakes at age 7: 4.8 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 859).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres, age 3 | 3.9 | per 100 | 4.2 | 2019–2024 | 1628 |
| Brakes, age 3 | 2.0 | per 100 | 1.8 | 2019–2024 | 1628 |
| Suspension, age 3 | 0.2 | per 100 | 0.6 | 2019–2024 | 1628 |
| Tyres, age 4 | 4.5 | per 100 | 4.5 | 2019–2024 | 1394 |
| Brakes, age 4 | 2.6 | per 100 | 2.4 | 2019–2024 | 1394 |
| Suspension, age 4 | 0.7 | per 100 | 1.2 | 2019–2024 | 1394 |
| Tyres, age 5 | 5.0 | per 100 | 5.1 | 2019–2024 | 1255 |
| Brakes, age 5 | 2.4 | per 100 | 3.1 | 2019–2024 | 1255 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension, age 5 | 0.9 | per 100 | 2.2 | 2019–2024 | 1255 |
| Tyres, age 6 | 4.4 | per 100 | 5.5 | 2019–2024 | 1155 |
| Brakes, age 6 | 3.6 | per 100 | 3.8 | 2019–2024 | 1155 |
| Suspension, age 6 | 1.0 | per 100 | 3.7 | 2019–2024 | 1155 |
| Tyres, age 7 | 5.1 | per 100 | 6.0 | 2019–2024 | 859 |
| Brakes, age 7 | 4.8 | per 100 | 4.5 | 2019–2024 | 859 |
| Suspension, age 7 | 1.9 | per 100 | 5.7 | 2019–2024 | 859 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedom advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.3% of the time.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.3 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 532 |
| Tyres | 6.7 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 987 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedom MOTs flag tyres most: 31.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 6,845).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.5 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 2154 |
| Brakes | 16.4 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 1124 |
| Non-component advisories | 6 | per 100 | 7.8 | 2019–2024 | 408 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5 | per 100 | 0.8 | 2019–2024 | 306 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.1 | per 100 | 4.6 | 2019–2024 | 211 |
| Suspension | 1.8 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 124 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,845 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For Ford Freedoms aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 6.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,955).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass | 4.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass | 4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass | 2.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass | 2.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass | 1.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass | 1.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass | 0.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 849 | |
| Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 5.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 5.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 3.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 2.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 279 cars) | 1.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 279 | |
| Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 165 cars) | 7.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 165 | |
| Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 165 cars) | 6.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 165 | |
| Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 165 cars) | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 165 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 165 cars) | 4.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 165 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 165 cars) | 3.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 165 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 6.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 3.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 2.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 1.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 1.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 1.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 0.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass | 0.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1955 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 6.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 6.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 3.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 3.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 1.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 1.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory | 1.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 775 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 7.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 7.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 5.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 4.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 2.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 1.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail | 1.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 580 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 5.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 3.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 2.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 2.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 1.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 1.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 457 cars) | 1.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 457 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 8.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 186 cars) | 3.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 186 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 156 cars) | 8.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 156 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 156 cars) | 7.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 156 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 156 cars) | 7.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 156 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 156 cars) | 5.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 156 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 156 cars) | 4.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 156 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Ford Freedom gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 16.0 major and 5.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 8.3 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 6845 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,845 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
First-time MOT failures for the Ford Freedom go from 20.4% at age 3 (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 13.5–29.7%) to 19.7% at age 8 (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 15.9–24.2%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 15.9–24.2%) (2024, n = 1,448).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 13.5–29.7%) | 20.4 | % failed first time | 12.4 | 2024 | 93 |
| Age 4 (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 15.7–29.1%) | 21.7 | % failed first time | 13.1 | 2024 | 143 |
| Age 5 (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 18.3–36.6%) | 26.4 | % failed first time | 15.1 | 2024 | 87 |
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 14.6–24.0%) | 18.9 | % failed first time | 17.5 | 2024 | 260 |
| Age 7 | 19.5 | % failed first time | 20.2 | 2024 | 513 |
| Age 8 (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 15.9–24.2%) | 19.7 | % failed first time | 23.3 | 2024 | 345 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At 3 of 6 ages shown, Ford Freedoms fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail less often: 19.6% against 28.1% (2024, n = 346).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 | 14.3 | % fail | 11.3 | 2024 | 1628 |
| Age 4 | 17.9 | % fail | 14.2 | 2024 | 1394 |
| Age 5 | 19.0 | % fail | 17.4 | 2024 | 1255 |
| Age 6 | 17.6 | % fail | 20.8 | 2024 | 1155 |
| Age 7 | 19.6 | % fail | 24.3 | 2024 | 859 |
| Age 8 | 19.6 | % fail | 28.1 | 2024 | 346 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Ford Freedom build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 179.0 (95% CI 135.8–222.2) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 292).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 1,763 tests, 95% interval 90.3–113.6) | 102 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 1763 |
| Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 2,818 tests, 95% interval 92.6–111.4) | 102 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 2818 |
| Build year 2018 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,056 tests, 95% interval 108.4–142.9) | 125.7 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 1056 |
| Build year 2019 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 108.8–185.1) | 147 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 269 |
| Build year 2020 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 135.8–222.2) | 179 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 292 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per Ford Freedom MOT: about £18 (up to about £34 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,448).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 17.7 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1448 |
| Estimated range lower | 17.7 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1448 |
| Estimated range upper | 33.5 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1448 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 7.5 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 1448 |
| Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted) | 5.4 | GBP expected contribution | 90 | price catalogue | 1448 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 4.8 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 1448 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 1 fail less often for their age than the Ford Freedom and 7 as often or more. The Ford Freedom has an MOT Risk Index of 105.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,448).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Freedom (this model) | 105.6 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 1448 |
| Rover 45 | 106.8 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 2003 |
| SEAT Tarraco | 102.3 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 1663 |
| Mazda 323 | 111.1 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 1334 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 109 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 2605 |
| Hyundai Accent | 113.4 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 1705 |
| Suzuki Carry | 106.1 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 3835 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 115.7 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 1482 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Grande Punto | 108 | index | 105.6 | 2024 | 3348 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At age 7, the median Ford Freedom had covered 44,038 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 25,175 to 72,290 miles (2024, n = 513).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 median (rough estimate) | 19947 | miles | 2024 | 93 | |
| Age 3 P25 (rough estimate) | 12283 | miles | 2024 | 93 | |
| Age 3 P75 (rough estimate) | 27801 | miles | 2024 | 93 | |
| Age 4 median (rough estimate) | 25592 | miles | 2024 | 143 | |
| Age 4 P25 (rough estimate) | 16072 | miles | 2024 | 143 | |
| Age 4 P75 (rough estimate) | 34677 | miles | 2024 | 143 | |
| Age 5 median (rough estimate) | 30864 | miles | 2024 | 87 | |
| Age 5 P25 (rough estimate) | 21978 | miles | 2024 | 87 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 P75 (rough estimate) | 49755 | miles | 2024 | 87 | |
| Age 6 median (rough estimate) | 33705 | miles | 2024 | 260 | |
| Age 6 P25 (rough estimate) | 20749 | miles | 2024 | 260 | |
| Age 6 P75 (rough estimate) | 54703 | miles | 2024 | 260 | |
| Age 7 median | 44038 | miles | 2024 | 513 | |
| Age 7 P25 | 25175 | miles | 2024 | 513 | |
| Age 7 P75 | 72290 | miles | 2024 | 513 | |
| Age 8 median (rough estimate) | 45695 | miles | 2024 | 345 | |
| Age 8 P25 (rough estimate) | 27211 | miles | 2024 | 345 | |
| Age 8 P75 (rough estimate) | 73608 | miles | 2024 | 345 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 6–9, 13.2% of Ford Freedoms with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 32.9% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 610). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6–9, <40k miles | 13.2 | % failed first time | 2024 | 531 | |
| Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 16.2–24.9%) | 20.2 | % failed first time | 2024 | 326 | |
| Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 17–32.9%) | 24.1 | % failed first time | 2024 | 108 | |
| Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 28.9–50.6%) | 39.2 | % failed first time | 2024 | 74 | |
| Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 23.6–43.9%) | 32.9 | % failed first time | 2024 | 79 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
6.7% of Ford Freedoms tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 446).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 6.1–7.3%) | 6.7 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 446 | |
| 150,000 miles (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6%) | 2.2 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 149 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 0.7–1.1%) | 0.8 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 57 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Ford Freedom index is 115.7, against 103.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,448).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 115.7 | index | 103.4 | 2019–2024 | 1448 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
All Ford Freedoms tested were diesel: 20.1% failed first time (2024, n = 1,448).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 20.1 | % fail first time | other fuels | 2024 | 1448 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedom fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 34.0% against 17.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 25.5–43.7%) | 34 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 100 |
| Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 23.5–39.5%) | 30.9 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 126 |
| Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 18.7–33.5%) | 25.4 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 130 |
| Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 1.2–5.7%) | 2.7 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 224 |
| Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 4.8–12.5%) | 7.8 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 191 |
| Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 6.3–16.3%) | 10.3 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 146 |
| Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 16.0–32.0%) | 23.1 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 104 |
| Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 14.8–27.8%) | 20.6 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 146 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 13.8–27.6%) | 19.8 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 126 |
| Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 14.7–24.1%) | 18.9 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 264 |
| Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 12.1–25.9%) | 17.9 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 117 |
| Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 10.7–23.6%) | 16.1 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 124 |
| Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 9.5–21.9%) | 14.6 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 123 |
| Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 8.5–20.0%) | 13.2 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 136 |
| Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 7.3–15.5%) | 10.8 | % fail first time | 20.1 | 2024 | 223 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Allowing for age, Ford Freedom MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.4 times the national rate: 0.31% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,443).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt belt susceptibility | 0.4 | ratio estimate | 1 | 2024 + geographic layers | 1443 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
An estimated 99.9% of Ford Freedoms tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Likely compliant | 99.9 | % estimate | 2024 | 1448 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of failed Ford Freedom MOTs, 43.4% were retested the same day and a further 55.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 837).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day retest | 43.4 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 837 |
| Retest within 10 days | 55.2 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 837 |
| Clean MOT streak | 56.9 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1214 |
| Repeat advisory | 11.0 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1214 |
| Decreasing odometer | 1.4 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1358 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedoms aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.4% of tests, against 22.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,544).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-use first-time failure | 13.4 | % | 22.9 | 2019–2024 | 1544 |
| Low-use gap | -9.6 | percentage points | 8–12k miles | 2019–2024 | 1544 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedoms aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.1 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) | 2.1 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
In 2024, for every 100 Ford Freedoms tested at ages 4 to 6, about 68 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 859).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 1628 | |
| Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 1394 | |
| Age 5 | 99 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 1255 | |
| Age 6 | 91.1 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 1155 | |
| Age 7 | 67.7 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 859 | |
| Age 8 | 27.3 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 346 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
21.3% of Ford Freedoms that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 16.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 254).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 21.3 | % | 16.8 | 2019–2024 | 254 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On Ford Freedoms, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 6.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.1–10.3) | 6.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 20 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.3) | 5.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 28 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.7) | 4.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 34 |
| Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.3) | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 35 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.7) | 3.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 21 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.2) | 3.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 29 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.2) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 21 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.5) | 3.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 35 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.7) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 51 |
| Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.6) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 30 |
| Brakes + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 19 | tests with both | 2024 | 19 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 19 | tests with both | 2024 | 19 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 19 | tests with both | 2024 | 19 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 18 | tests with both | 2024 | 18 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 15 | tests with both | 2024 | 15 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 10 | tests with both | 2024 | 10 | |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 6 | tests with both | 2024 | 6 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 6 | tests with both | 2024 | 6 | |
| Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of every 100 Ford Freedoms tested at age 4, about 22 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 8, about 20 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 4 (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 15.7–29.1%) | 21.7 | % fail first time | 2024 | 143 | |
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 14.6–24.0%) | 18.9 | % fail first time | 2024 | 260 | |
| Age 7 (rough estimate: 513 tests, 95% interval 16.3–23.1%) | 19.5 | % fail first time | 2024 | 513 | |
| Age 8 (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 15.9–24.2%) | 19.7 | % fail first time | 2024 | 345 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Freedoms fail first time most in January (19.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in April (15.4%) (2024, n = 1,448).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 520 |
| February | 16.4 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 549 |
| March | 15.7 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 522 |
| April | 15.4 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 434 |
| May | 15.7 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 529 |
| June | 16.8 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 566 |
| July | 17.0 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 587 |
| August | 18.0 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 562 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17.5 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 635 |
| October | 19.3 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 696 |
| November | 17.3 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 797 |
| December | 19.4 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 448 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,448 initial Ford Freedom tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,448 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford Freedom MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-freedom/
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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79.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,448 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,448 primary tests: 20.1% failed first time and 84.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 105.6 is shown separately.