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SF16 HFW

2016 Ford Freedom

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Freedom33,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 54,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,607 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 46,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 42,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 9 Oct 2021 32,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no rear seats fitted

rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 9 Oct 2021 32,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no rear seats fitted

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,533 miles

mist of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2019 29,525 miles

slight cut in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 29,525 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

slight cut in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 5 Feb 2019 24,307 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freedom?

Based on 10,630 MOT tests across 1,470 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
5,364
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
1,470
On UK Roads
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SF16 HFW is a 2016 Ford Freedom in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Freedom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 33,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Freedom typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Freedom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF16 HFW registered?

SF16 HFW is a 2016 Ford Freedom, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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