Ford Ecosport Active Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Ecosport Active reliable? We analysed 4,013 real MOT tests across 2,309 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ecosport Active is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ecosport Active.
Ford Ecosport Active Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ecosport Active. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ecosport Active MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Ecosport Active to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Ecosport Active Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Ecosport Active models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Ecosport Active Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ecosport Active owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ecosport Active MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Ecosport Active year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 816 | 86.5% | 12,311 | 18,527 | 27,823 |
| 2022 | 1,554 | 87.6% | 11,846 | 19,628 | 28,469 |
| 2021 | 1,500 | 86.9% | 13,625 | 20,628 | 28,710 |
How Long Does a Ford Ecosport Active Last?
Based on 2,309 Ford Ecosport Active vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Ecosport Active Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ecosport Active 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 Active
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.6% MOT pass rate from 1,554 tests
86.5% MOT pass rate from 816 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Ecosport Active is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.6% across 1,554 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.5% — 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 Active Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ecosport Active THIS CAR | 87.1% | 4,013 | 20,110 mi | — 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 |
| Kawasaki Zr 750 L9F | 85.2% | 2,227 | 12,685 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ecosport Active outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Ecosport Active has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 4,013 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Ecosport Active 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 Active owner drives around 4,880 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.
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.