2019 Ford Freedom — MOT failures & pass rate
424 MOT tests on the 2019 Ford Freedom are in this dataset, and 85.1% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (10.0% fail rate), the 2019 Freedom comes out 4.8pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.2%) and tyres (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 26 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 17.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.2% | 22 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 19 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.0% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 17 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 2.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 7 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 106 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 50 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 9.0% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 247 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 124 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 104 | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 105 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 100 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Freedom
On a 2019 Freedom, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Seat belts & restraints (4.0% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2019 Ford Freedoms pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 424 2019 Ford Freedom MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Freedom?
Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.5%).
Does the 2019 Freedom get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 424 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.