Car statistics
Ford Freedom statistics
How many Ford Freedoms are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,459 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,264 −0.6% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 27 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 77.2% Cars of the same ages 79.7%
- Rank by number licensed No. 637 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2022 1,369 licensed
- Average annual mileage 9,963 miles a year
How many Ford Freedoms are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,264 Ford Freedoms licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 27 declared off the road (SORN). That is 7.7% fewer than the peak of 1,369 in 2022.
Ford Freedoms licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2022 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 360 |
| 2017 | 866 |
| 2018 | 1,135 |
| 2019 | 1,212 |
| 2020 | 1,286 |
| 2021 | 1,351 |
| 2022 | 1,369 |
| 2023 | 1,339 |
| 2024 | 1,297 |
| 2025 | 1,270 |
| 2026 | 1,264 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Ford Freedom MOT reliability
In 2025, 77.2% of Ford Freedom MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Freedoms tested pass 79.7% of the time, so the Ford Freedom does worse than average for its age, by 2.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 79.8%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Ford Freedom vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Freedom | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 77.5% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Ford Freedom MOT failures
Tyres is the most common reason a Ford Freedom fails its MOT, appearing on 27.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.4% of Ford Freedom tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 27.1% |
| Brakes | 25.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.8% |
| Visibility | 20.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.7% |
| Suspension | 9.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Ford Freedom MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Ford Freedom failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 12.3% of 332 failed tests. 39.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 12.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 11.7% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.2% |
| Exhaust system insecure Body, chassis, structure | 6.9% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.6% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 6.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.0% |
| Diesel engine: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.1% |
| Seat belts: webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 17.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 6.2% |
| Seat belts: webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 3.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 2.5% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 1.6% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Ford Freedom by year
The 2017 Ford Freedom has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 519 | 476 | 77.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Ford Freedom annual mileage
The average Ford Freedom covers 9,963 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 10,116 |
| 8–10 years | 10,405 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Ford Freedom registrations over time
Registrations of Ford Freedoms for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 518 in 2017. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 361 |
| ’17 | 518 |
| ’18 | 275 |
| ’19 | 92 |
| ’20 | 125 |
| ’21 | 44 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Ford Freedom engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,292 Ford Freedoms licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 98.5% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 1,272 licensed | 98.5% |
| Other sizes 20 licensed | 1.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 1,272 | 98.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 15 | 1.2% |
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Ford Freedom safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Ford Freedom in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Freedom. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Ford Freedom with other Ford models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Freedom | 1,264 | −0.6% | 27 | 637 | Diesel |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,291 Freedom records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,459 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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