Ford EcoSport MOT Results
Registered in 201473.7% pass rate
from 2,656 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(69% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp
- 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.79% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.038% fail on All direction indicators
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
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0.23% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.038% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.038% fail on Battery(ies)
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5.8% fail on
Brakes
(35% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.87% fail on
Rbt
- 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.87% fail on
Rbt
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0.56% fail on
Parking brake performance
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.038% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(41% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.83% fail on Brake discs
- 0.038% fail on Brake drums
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0.075% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.038% fail on Cable
- 0.038% fail on Lever
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(41% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake control
(6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Hand lever (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Pedal
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0.075% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.038% fail on Valves
- 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.038% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Visibility
(34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.038% fail on Bonnet
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0.038% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.038% fail on Windscreen
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0.038% fail on
View to rear
- 0.038% fail on Mirrors
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 0.075% fail on Size/type
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2.5% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint
- 0.038% fail on Drag link end
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0.11% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
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0.038% fail on
Steering play
- 0.038% fail on Steering rack
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2.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Axles
(12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Suspension arms
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.26% fail on
Springs
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mounting (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.15% fail on
Sub-frames
(6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.038% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.038% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.72% fail on
Axles
(12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.56% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.30% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.075% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.11% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.075% fail on Other leaks (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Transmission
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.38% fail on Joints
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.075% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.038% fail on System
- 0.075% fail on Bumpers
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0.038% fail on
Chassis
- 0.038% fail on Chassis condition
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0.038% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.038% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.038% fail on
Doors
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0.038% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.038% fail on Door condition
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0.038% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.038% fail on Floor
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0.038% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.038% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.41% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.038% fail on Requirements
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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0.075% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.075% fail on Attachment
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Ford EcoSport (2014 - 2023)
Impressive 1.0 EcoBoost engine. Raised driving position. Compact dimensions relative to the class. Improved after 2018.