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Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI reliable? We analysed 899 real MOT tests across 248 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 899 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.8%
Typical Mileage
56,071mi
Annual Mileage
7,368mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI Number Plates

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

Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,134 mi/yr
Typical
7,368 mi/yr
Average
8,059 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,131 mi/yr

Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
56,071 mi
75th Percentile
73,598 mi
95th Percentile
102,917 mi
Max Recorded
204,246 mi

How Does the Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI THIS CAR 93.8% 899 56,071 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
Vauxhall Meriva Life 16V 67.7% 325 100,968 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI?

The Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 899 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI owner drives around 7,368 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 Zetec TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI reliable?
Based on 899 MOT tests, the Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI has a 93.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI does around 7,368 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Ecosport Zetec TDCI?
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.