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MOT reliability

Ford Independence twin auto

26 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 26 Ford Independence twin auto vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Ford Independence twin auto has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,007 miles.

26
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
9,889
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Independence twin auto problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
  • Brakes26%
  • Other12%
  • Visibility11%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Ford Independence twin auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33278%
42886%
52673%
6475%
71100%

Fuel types: Diesel (26)

Most common Ford Independence twin auto MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  4. Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (4 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
  8. Nearside Front Nail in tyre (4 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Ford Independence twin auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 2 100% 52,267
2021 17 61 75% 47,308
2020 7 24 83% 47,622
2019 1 4 100% 32,321

Ford Independence twin auto reliability FAQ

Across 26 Ford Independence twin auto vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Independence twin auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Ford Independence twin auto in our data has covered around 47,007 miles.

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