Ford Freda
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 22 years from 1,666 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
1,666
Best Year
2006 (77%)
Years Covered
22
How reliable is the Ford Freda?
Ford Freda by Year
| 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 |
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About the Ford Freda
The Ford Freda has been tested 1,666 times in 2024 MOT data across 22 model years (1995 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2006 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 151 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 57%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD FREDAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
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.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.