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

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Is the Ford Ecosport St-line Design reliable? We analysed 1,243 real MOT tests across 531 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,243 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
22,015mi
Annual Mileage
5,435mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Ecosport St-line Design 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 Design.

Ford Ecosport St-line Design Number Plates

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

Ford Ecosport St-line Design MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Ecosport St-line Design to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.9%
2022
87.5%
2021

Ford Ecosport St-line Design Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4

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

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

Low usage
3,435 mi/yr
Typical
5,435 mi/yr
Average
6,099 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,902 mi/yr

Ford Ecosport St-line Design MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Ecosport St-line Design year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 62 91.9% 12,763 19,525 29,369
2021 1,161 87.5% 16,304 22,084 30,122

How Long Does a Ford Ecosport St-line Design Last?

Based on 531 Ford Ecosport St-line Design vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Ecosport St-line Design Mileage Distribution

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

Median
22,015 mi
75th Percentile
30,106 mi
95th Percentile
44,809 mi
Max Recorded
80,140 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Ecosport St-line Design

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

91.9% MOT pass rate from 62 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.5% MOT pass rate from 1,161 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Ecosport St-line Design is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 62 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — 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 St-line Design 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 Design THIS CAR 87.9% 1,243 22,015 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
Volkswagen Polo S 64 77.6% 749 95,111 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Ecosport St-line Design?

The Ford Ecosport St-line Design has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,243 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 St-line Design 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 Design owner drives around 5,435 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 Design — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Ecosport St-line Design reliable?
Based on 1,243 MOT tests, the Ford Ecosport St-line Design has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Ecosport St-line Design?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Ecosport St-line Design do per year?
The typical Ford Ecosport St-line Design does around 5,435 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Ecosport St-line Design last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Ecosport St-line Design?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Ecosport St-line Design?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Ecosport St-line Design is 2022 with a 91.9% pass rate across 62 tests.