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Ford Ecosport St-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Ecosport St-line reliable? We analysed 1,300 real MOT tests across 1,161 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,300 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.1%
Typical Mileage
30,955mi
Annual Mileage
5,881mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Ecosport St-line is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ecosport St-line.

Ford Ecosport St-line Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Ecosport St-line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Ecosport St-line Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Ecosport St-line models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Ford Ecosport St-line Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Ecosport St-line owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,923 mi/yr
Typical
5,881 mi/yr
Average
6,469 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,424 mi/yr

Ford Ecosport St-line Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ecosport St-line MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,955 mi
75th Percentile
42,009 mi
95th Percentile
60,836 mi
Max Recorded
308,119 mi

How Does the Ford Ecosport St-line Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Ecosport St-line THIS CAR 94.1% 1,300 30,955 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
Suzuki Dl 650 AL7 93.9% 1,844 11,748 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ecosport St-line outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Ecosport St-line?

The Ford Ecosport St-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% across 1,300 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Ecosport St-line 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 St-line owner drives around 5,881 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.

Ford Ecosport St-line — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Ecosport St-line reliable?
Based on 1,300 MOT tests, the Ford Ecosport St-line has a 94.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Ecosport St-line?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Ecosport St-line do per year?
The typical Ford Ecosport St-line does around 5,881 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Ecosport St-line last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Ecosport St-line?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.