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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Ecosport. Check any Ecosport by registration number below.

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78.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.6%

vs Ford Avg

10

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Ecosport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Ecosport has an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, which is 6.6 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Ecosport on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Ecosport fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Ecosport for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Ecosport is around 35,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Ecosport, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Ford Ecosport, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Ecosport performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 739 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2021

Based on 7,088 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2020

Based on 22,793 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2019

Based on 61,911 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

9.6%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2018

Based on 56,249 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2017

Based on 32,145 vehicles

83.5%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2016

Based on 34,427 vehicles

81.2%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2015

Based on 25,394 vehicles

77.1%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

24.2%

Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2014–2022

Based on 22,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Mileage at 10yr

68k mi

0

Based on 110,311 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Ecosport

The most common reasons a Ford Ecosport fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.9%
2

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.5%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.5%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.4%
5

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

1.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.0%

Rear Offside

2.2%

Front Offside

1.8%

Typical Mileage — Ford Ecosport

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2014–2022 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Ecosport.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

35,000

miles

At 10 Years

68,000

miles

Ford Ecosport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Ecosport MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Ecosport?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Ecosport is 78.5% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Ecosport?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Ecosport are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Ecosport reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, the Ford Ecosport is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Ecosport?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Ecosport?
Typical mileage for the Ford Ecosport: 30,377 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ecosport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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