2021 Ford Freedom: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Ford Freedom first registered in 2021: we looked at the 173 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 173 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2021 Ford Freedom MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2021 Ford Freedom MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres23% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics16% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes12% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Seats and seatbelts4% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Driveshafts and joints1% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Ford Freedom
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Freedom compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 438 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 264 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 789 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 1,574 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 1,022 | Tyres 24% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ford Freedom cars first registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score