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

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95.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.6%

vs Ford Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Ecosport Active — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Ecosport Active has an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, which is 10.6 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ecosport Active is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Ecosport Active fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Ecosport Active 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.

Before buying a used Ford Ecosport Active, 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 Active performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 952 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

0

Based on 18 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Ecosport Active

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

1

A tyre seriously damaged

2.3%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.2%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.1%
4

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

1.6%
Ford Ecosport Active Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.9%

Front Offside

2.7%

Rear Offside

2.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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95.4% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Ecosport Active

Ford Ecosport Active — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Ecosport Active MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Ecosport Active?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Ecosport Active is 95.7% 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 Active?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Ecosport Active are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.3%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.2%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Ecosport Active reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, the Ford Ecosport Active is rated as "Excellent" 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 Active?
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 Active?
Typical mileage for the Ford Ecosport Active: 28,971 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ecosport Active to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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