2006 Ford Freda — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 514 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Ford Freda, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 66.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.6% in the 150k+ group versus 18.2% in the 60-90k group.

Pass rate

514

MOT tests analysed

33.5%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

16.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2006 Ford Freda
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Suspension	20.4%	105
2	Lighting & signalling	18.7%	96
3	Body, structure & corrosion	13.8%	71
4	Brakes	7.6%	39
5	Visibility	7.4%	38
6	Steering	6.2%	32

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2006 Ford Freda
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	154
2	Headlamp	48
3	Integral vehicle structure condition	41
4	Chassis condition	39
5	Rear fog lamp	36
6	Headlamp aim	35

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2006 Ford Freda
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	37.2%	191
2	Brakes	30.2%	155
3	Emissions & environmental	23.0%	118
4	Body, structure & corrosion	22.2%	114
5	Tyres	18.3%	94
6	Lighting & signalling	16.9%	87

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2006 Freda
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	33	18.2%
90-120k	85	35.3%
120-150k	136	37.5%
150k+	258	32.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2006 Freda
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	144	33.3%
2022	137	39.4%
2023	113	31.9%
2024	63	25.4%
2025	57	31.6%

What to check before buying a 2006 Freda

Before buying a 2006 Ford Freda, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 20.4% of tests for this year.

Suspension (20.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (18.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Body, structure & corrosion (13.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2006 Ford Fredas pass their MOT?

66.5% of the 514 2006 Ford Freda MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Ford Freda?

Suspension, recorded in 20.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.7%).

Does the 2006 Freda get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.2% in the 60-90k band to 32.6% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 514 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.