Ford Benimar MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Benimar. Check any Benimar by registration number below.

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96.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.9%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Benimar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Benimar has an average MOT pass rate of 96.0%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Benimar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Benimar fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Benimar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Benimar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Benimar performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 170 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

Mileage at 3yr

15k mi

2020

Based on 240 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.7%

Mileage at 3yr

14k mi

Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

2019

Based on 577 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

2.7%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2018

Based on 581 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2017

Based on 210 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

0

Based on 642 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Benimar

The most common reasons a Ford Benimar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%

Ford Benimar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.2%

Nearside

1.2%

Offside

1.2%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Benimar

Ford Benimar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Benimar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Benimar?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Benimar is 96.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Benimar?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Benimar are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Benimar reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.0%, the Ford Benimar is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Benimar?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Benimar?

Typical mileage for the Ford Benimar: 14,918 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Benimar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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