2019 Ford Benimar — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Benimar passed 96.9% of its 894 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.4%) and brakes (1.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, side repeaters and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 16 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.1% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.3% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Side repeaters | 6 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 6 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.4% | 39 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.2% | 29 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 6 |
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 | 848 | 2.2% |
| 30-60k | 42 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 226 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 226 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 217 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 221 | 2.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Benimar
On a 2019 Benimar, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.1% 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.
- Visibility (0.8% 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.
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 2019 Ford Benimars pass their MOT?
96.9% of the 894 2019 Ford Benimar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Benimar?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by brakes (1.1%).
Does the 2019 Benimar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.2% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 894 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.