Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Ford Freedom?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Ford Freedom?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Ford Freedom?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Ford Freedom vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Ford Freedom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 345 vehicles, the 2016 Ford Freedom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Ford Freedom?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Ford Freedom are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (47.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.7% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (26.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Ford Freedom?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Freedom (2016)

345 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Ford Freedom

CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Freedom. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 345 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2016 Ford Freedom passes its MOT on the first attempt 86.6% of the time, which is a solid 6.6 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely reliable result. However, one in three of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for safety-critical systems and warrants a pre-purchase inspection.

These Freedoms are running relatively light for their age at a median of 31,886 miles, suggesting they're either lightly used or well-maintained, yet they still average 1.33 failures and 6.5 advisories per test, pointing to wear in suspension, braking, and lighting components that accumulate over time. Before buying, ask the seller for the full MOT history and have an independent check on brake condition and suspension geometry, since advisories in these areas are common even on examples that pass.

The 2016 Ford Freedom has a decent first-time pass rate (86.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.33

Over 8.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 20k–50k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 345 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 345 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 47.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 26.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 12.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · …

Lighting 9.1%

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed · Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Ford Freedom

Based on MOT data from 345 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	344	86.6%	1.33

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,438 Ford Freedom vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 33.5%

482

Blue 25.9%

373

Grey 17.5%

251

Black 15.6%

225

White 3.9%

Gold 3.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Ford Freedom vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,886

typical

19,786

low mileage

50,426

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ford Freedom vehicles fall between 19,786 and 50,426 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,786 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 19,786–50,426 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Ford Freedoms sit.

⚠ Over 68,075 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Ford Freedom — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Ford Freedoms are still on the road.

Strong survival — 310 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.33

Avg failures per vehicle

6.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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