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Ford Fiesta Freedom Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Freedom reliable? We analysed 1,457 real MOT tests across 295 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,457 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.0%
Typical Mileage
89,819mi
Annual Mileage
4,561mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Freedom is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Freedom.

Specifications

Ford Fiesta Freedom — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Fiesta Freedom — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1388cc
Engine
80bhp
Power
45.6mpg
Combined
147g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1388cc
Power
80 BHP
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Silver
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
45.6 mpg
Urban
32.8 mpg
Extra-urban
57.6 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£2077

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
147 g/km Band F
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£160
Road tax (6 mo.)
£88
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Ford Fiesta Freedom record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Ford Fiesta Freedom Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Freedom. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Fiesta Freedom Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Freedom owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,566 mi/yr
Typical
4,561 mi/yr
Average
5,175 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,113 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Freedom Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Freedom MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
89,819 mi
75th Percentile
107,533 mi
95th Percentile
135,653 mi
Max Recorded
1,078,986 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Freedom Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Fiesta Freedom THIS CAR 76.0% 1,457 89,819 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Honda Fjs 89.4% 949 11,366 mi 13 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Freedom outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Freedom?

The Ford Fiesta Freedom has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.0% across 1,457 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta Freedom owner drives around 4,561 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Fiesta Freedom — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Freedom reliable?
Based on 1,457 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Freedom has a 76.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Freedom?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Freedom do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Freedom does around 4,561 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Freedom last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Freedom?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.