Ford EcoSport MOT Results

Registered in 2016
78.9% pass rate
from 14,691 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
    • 0.0068% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0068% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.054% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.0068% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0068% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Lever
        • 0.0068% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.96% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Lever (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pedal
    • 0.034% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0068% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.95% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on System (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0068% fail on Hinge
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.50% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.095% fail on Axles (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0068% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0068% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.020% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.095% fail on Road Wheels (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford EcoSport (2014 on)
    Impressive 1.0 EcoBoost engine. Raised driving position. Compact dimensions relative to the class. Improved after 2018.

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