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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FREEDOMs year 2016

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mot history
Pass percent:86.46%
(The average a diesel FORD FREEDOM year 2016 passes without issue)
Based on:2,208 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively57
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))21
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))6
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))5
Registration plate issues4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))3
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))2
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror outer cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wheelchair belt buckle |7.1.2 |d||1
Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake performance not tested rear brakes are 100 percent worn (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged offside rear seat belt stalk , in rear of vehicle damaged and cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing |10.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing |10.1 |a||1
Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward wheel chair restaining belt weakend |10.1 |l||1
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken hanger replaced with new part (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit plate limit 0.5 result 3.83 |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure All mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure centre and rear rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emmission not checked due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed rear section of exhaust missing and a large leak further up. possibility of fumes to enter cab (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 |8.2.2.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding poss caliper |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged disabled persons belt in rear of vehicle damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear central exhaust rubber split fitted new one during test (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure 2x Exhaust Rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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