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Ford Benimar (2021)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Benimar

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Benimar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Ford Benimar is a remarkably reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 95.1% — well above the UK average of 80% — and zero vehicles in this cohort ever presenting a dangerous defect. This is a clean bill of health with no safety red flags.

At just under 10,700 miles on average, these vehicles are young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.15 per car and equally light advisory count of 0.2 per vehicle. If you're considering one, focus your inspection on service history and any cosmetic wear; mechanically, they're solid, though the modest 65 carhunch score suggests checking the quality of any available warranty documentation before purchase.

Generally reliable 15.1% above UK average
95.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,673
typical mileage
6,536–13,056 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Benimar

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Benimar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,536
low mileage
9,673
typical
13,056
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Benimar vehicles fall between 6,536 and 13,056 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Ford Benimar

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 9.3%
    Offside Headlamp aim too high
  • 8.1%
    Nearside Headlamp aim too high
  • 7%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 7%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 6.4%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 4.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 4.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 4.7%
    engine covers fitted

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Ford Benimar:

2018 2019 2022