Ford Benimar Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Benimar reliable? We analysed 3,799 real MOT tests across 912 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Benimar is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Benimar.
Ford Benimar Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Benimar. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Benimar MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Benimar to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Benimar Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Benimar owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Benimar MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Benimar year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 168 | 92.9% | 5,318 | 9,324 | 12,976 |
| 2021 | 298 | 92.6% | 6,364 | 9,656 | 13,774 |
| 2020 | 349 | 93.1% | 6,956 | 9,717 | 15,295 |
| 2019 | 999 | 94.9% | 7,404 | 10,878 | 16,323 |
| 2018 | 1,218 | 92.6% | 8,282 | 12,202 | 17,894 |
| 2017 | 648 | 90.7% | 10,172 | 15,189 | 21,516 |
How Long Does a Ford Benimar Last?
Based on 912 Ford Benimar vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Benimar Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Benimar MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Benimar
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.9% MOT pass rate from 999 tests
90.7% MOT pass rate from 648 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Benimar is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.9% across 999 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Benimar Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Benimar THIS CAR | 92.8% | 3,799 | 11,578 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Renault Clio Dynamique | 76.1% | 2,858 | 89,476 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Benimar outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford BenimarShould you buy a used Ford Benimar?
The Ford Benimar has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.8% across 3,799 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Benimar owner drives around 2,296 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.