Ford Freda

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 22 model years from 1,666 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests

1,666

Highest Pass Rate

2006 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Freda

The Ford Freda was MOT tested 1,666 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 22 model years (1995 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 151 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 57%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Ford Fredas tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 7 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 158,646 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 108,626 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Freda is 19 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1990cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,386

Per month£199/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the Ford Freda?

vs average of all models-16% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-19% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Ford Freda by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2017	73%	37	108,626 mi
2016	63%	48	123,345 mi
2015	70%	54	118,918 mi
2014	71%	56	147,557 mi
2013	65%	40	132,735 mi
2012	62%	37	132,046 mi
2011	70%	79	146,356 mi
2010	57%	112	141,831 mi
2009	67%	83	132,200 mi
2008	60%	100	150,593 mi
2007	66%	156	160,544 mi
2006	77%	151	162,134 mi
2005	59%	157	158,896 mi
2004	57%	97	161,141 mi
2003	62%	45	162,493 mi
2001	69%	39	76,994 mi
2000	73%	30	108,094 mi
1999	72%	61	116,739 mi
1998	61%	72	138,247 mi
1997	59%	54	127,676 mi
1996	69%	91	149,266 mi
1995	72%	67	158,646 mi

Questions about the Ford Freda

Is the Ford Freda reliable?

Across its 22 model years in our data (1995 to 2017), the Ford Freda averages a 66% MOT pass rate, from 1,666 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Ford Freda has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Ford Freda has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 57%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.