Ford Benimar
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 1,233 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
1,233
Best Year
2020 (99%)
Years Covered
5
About the Ford Benimar
The Ford Benimar has been tested 1,233 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2017 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 149 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 93%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD BENIMARs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 20,489 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 9,860 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Benimar performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Benimar by Year
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