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MOT reliability

Ford Independence

12 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Ford Independence vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Ford Independence has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,445 miles.

12
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
9,279
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Independence problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Independence MOT tests:

  • Brakes29%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Other22%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Visibility5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering1%

Ford Independence pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
24100%
31486%
41392%
51688%
61681%
71479%
8771%
9250%

Fuel types: Diesel (12)

Most common Ford Independence MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Independence MOT tests:

  1. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (8 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Rear exhaust pipe corroded (3 times)
  6. Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  12. Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)

Ford Independence pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 4 75% 32,442
2019 3 19 84% 69,247
2018 5 37 86% 57,621
2017 3 28 82% 77,686

Ford Independence reliability FAQ

Across 12 Ford Independence vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Independence MOT issues are: Items removed from driver's view prior to test ; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).

The typical Ford Independence in our data has covered around 63,445 miles.

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