In 2025, 109,315 Ford Ecosport cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 77% passed first time, compared with 81% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Ecosport about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 175 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 87% of Ecosports passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 11 years, that figure is 61% (all cars: 69%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 8 years (8 points behind).
Ford Ecosport All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Ecosport passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 8,770 | 87% | 88% | 19,663 |
| 4 years | 4,117 | 87% | 87% | 24,553 |
| 5 years | 8,779 | 83% | 86% | 30,541 |
| 6 years | 24,694 | 82% | 84% | 34,707 |
| 7 years | 22,484 | 80% | 81% | 41,411 |
| 8 years | 13,141 | 70% | 78% | 52,085 |
| 9 years | 14,008 | 69% | 75% | 58,929 |
| 10 years | 10,252 | 64% | 72% | 66,173 |
| 11 years | 2,449 | 61% | 69% | 74,510 |
What fails most on a Ford Ecosport
No single area stands out: the Ecosport fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on suspension and body and structure.
Share of Ecosport tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 5.7% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.1% |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Lights and electrics | 2.9% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.8% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 2.2% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 1.9% |
What to check when buying a used Ecosport
Based on where the Ecosport fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Ecosport
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a EcosportFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Ecosport?
In 2025, 77% of Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 109,315 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 81%.
What do Ford Ecosport cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.7% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.1% of tests); a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led (2.9% of tests).
Other Ford models
Ford Fiesta (65%), Ford Focus (67%), Ford Kuga (78%), Ford Transit (62%), Ford Mondeo (67%), Ford Ka (66%). All Ford models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.