Ford Ecosport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Ecosport reliable? We analysed 716,341 real MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ecosport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ecosport.
Ford Ecosport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ecosport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ecosport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Ecosport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Ecosport Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Ecosport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Ecosport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ecosport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ecosport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Ecosport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,138 | 87.1% | 11,660 | 18,082 | 26,250 |
| 2022 | 13,359 | 88.4% | 12,572 | 19,105 | 27,638 |
| 2021 | 11,292 | 87.0% | 13,710 | 21,183 | 30,508 |
| 2020 | 35,848 | 86.8% | 15,320 | 23,441 | 33,612 |
| 2019 | 125,134 | 87.1% | 15,773 | 24,605 | 35,956 |
| 2018 | 138,746 | 86.8% | 18,258 | 28,133 | 40,959 |
| 2017 | 108,178 | 81.9% | 23,185 | 34,782 | 49,760 |
| 2016 | 131,749 | 80.4% | 25,642 | 38,578 | 55,310 |
| 2015 | 111,071 | 79.0% | 28,664 | 42,986 | 60,961 |
| 2014 | 30,442 | 78.2% | 30,759 | 46,876 | 66,828 |
| 2013 | 118 | 81.4% | 33,323 | 53,058 | 72,224 |
How Long Does a Ford Ecosport Last?
Based on 113,179 Ford Ecosport vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Ecosport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ecosport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Ecosport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.4% MOT pass rate from 13,359 tests
78.2% MOT pass rate from 30,442 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Ecosport is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.4% across 13,359 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Ecosport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ecosport THIS CAR | 83.3% | 716,341 | 32,082 mi | 12 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Peugeot 205 | 63.9% | 591,894 | 100,253 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ecosport outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford EcosportShould you buy a used Ford Ecosport?
The Ford Ecosport has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 716,341 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Ecosport with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Ecosport owner drives around 5,453 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Ecosport models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.