Ford Benimar
From 1,120 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
Ford Benimar on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 119 newly registered in the past year with 32 leaving, a net gain of 87. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,067 | 49 | +43 | -14 | +29 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,051 | 36 | +25 | -0 | +33 |
| 2025 Q1 | 970 | 84 | +26 | -18 | +8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 927 | 119 | +25 | -0 | +27 |
| 2024 Q3 | 985 | 34 | +27 | -2 | +25 |
| 2024 Q2 | 971 | 23 | +33 | -6 | +27 |
| 2024 Q1 | 930 | 37 | +41 | -37 | +4 |
| 2023 Q4 | 866 | 97 | +27 | -13 | +14 |
11 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benimar Tessoro T481 Auto | Diesel | 136 | 15% |
| Benimar Tessoro T481 | Diesel | 104 | 12% |
| Benimar Tessoro T483 Auto | Diesel | 84 | 10% |
| Benimar Tessoro T413 Auto | Diesel | 82 | 9% |
| Benimar Tessoro T486 | Diesel | 78 | 9% |
| Benimar Tessoro T463 Auto | Diesel | 74 | 8% |
| Benimar Tessoro T413 | Diesel | 73 | 8% |
| Benimar Tessoro T486 Auto | Diesel | 72 | 8% |
| Benimar Tessoro 487 Auto | Diesel | 61 | 7% |
| Benimar Tessoro T483 | Diesel | 60 | 7% |
| Benimar Tessoro T463 | Diesel | 54 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2020 | 99.3% | - |
| 2019 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2018 | 90.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 92.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Benimars tested had between 9,445 and 19,505 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,579 median miles, the Benimar has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Benimar MOT pass rate?
The Ford Benimar has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,120 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Benimar?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Benimar is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Ford Benimars are on UK roads?
There are 1,067 Ford Benimars currently licensed on UK roads, with 49 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Benimar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Benimar is 14,579 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,445 and 19,505 miles.
Buying a used Benimar?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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