MOT reliability
Ford Independence re
40 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 40 Ford Independence re vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Ford Independence re has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,595 miles.
40
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
8,291
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Independence re problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Independence re MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Brakes27%
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Other10%
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Visibility10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Ford Independence re pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (40)
Most common Ford Independence re MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Independence re MOT tests:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- high level stop lamp not working (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Ford Independence re pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 20 | 80% | 80,203 |
| 2017 | 5 | 28 | 89% | 43,158 |
Ford Independence re reliability FAQ
Across 40 Ford Independence re vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Independence re MOT issues are:
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Independence re in our data has covered around
45,595 miles.
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