2018 Ford Benimar — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,073 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Ford Benimar, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 52 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.7% | 7 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.3% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 9 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 40 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 33 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,016 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 57 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 219 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 215 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 213 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 214 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 212 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Benimar
Before buying a 2018 Ford Benimar, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (0.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Ford Benimars pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 1,073 2018 Ford Benimar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ford Benimar?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.1%).
Does the 2018 Benimar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,073 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.