Ford Ecosport reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 149,091 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 149,091 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 83% of Ford Ecosport cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Ecosport tends to fail
Share of Ford Ecosport cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, brakes. Holds up better than average on suspension.
Common questions
Is the Ford Ecosport reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Ecosport is about average for its age: 83% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give lights & electrics and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Ecosport?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Ecosport in 2024: up to 3 years, 85%; 4 to 7 years, 83%; and 8 to 12 years, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Ecosport MOT?
For Ford Ecosport cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (10.7% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), emissions & leaks (3.4% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), steering (2.2% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).