Ford Freda: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 9.2% of Ford Freda MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1995, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 267 | 9.4% |
| 2004 | 272 | 10.3% |
| 2006 | 514 | 7.6% |
| 2010 | 335 | 9.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.