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MOT reliability

Ford Independence twin

41 vehicles · 138 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Ford Independence twin vehicles and 138 completed MOT tests, the Ford Independence twin has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,845 miles.

41
Vehicles
138
MOT tests
7,979
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Independence twin problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Independence twin MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Brakes31%
  • Other18%
  • Visibility12%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Ford Independence twin pass rate by age

How the Ford Independence twin's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
35175%
44779%
52986%
61080%

Fuel types: Diesel (41)

Most common Ford Independence twin MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  5. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (4 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
  8. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  12. Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  13. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)

Ford Independence twin pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 22 66 79% 32,382
2020 16 66 79% 39,100
2019 1 5 80% 59,928

Ford Independence twin reliability FAQ

Across 41 Ford Independence twin vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Independence twin MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Ford Independence twin in our data has covered around 35,845 miles.

Compare the Ford Independence twin

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