Ford EcoSport MOT Results
Registered in 201575.5% pass rate
from 10,797 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2015 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 2015 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
(130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
(38% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.68% fail on
Direction indicators
(63% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Flashing type
(63% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.074% fail on All direction indicators (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Flashing type
(63% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Reversing lamps
(140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.037% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.037% fail on Position lamp
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0.037% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.028% fail on Horn
- 0.0093% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.019% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.019% fail on Switch
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6.0% fail on
Brakes
(70% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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1.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(81% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
(80% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.019% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0093% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0093% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
(80% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Plate brake tester
(7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (53 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.019% fail on
Decelerometer
(7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.10% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0093% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
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0.10% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.0093% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.59% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
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0.10% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Cable
- 0.0093% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake control
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Hand lever (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Pedal
- 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.046% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0093% fail on Servos
- 0.0093% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0093% fail on Valves
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0.028% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Servos (20 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Leaks
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0.028% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(79% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.0093% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.0093% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Visibility
(46% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.065% fail on
View to rear
- 0.065% fail on Mirrors
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0.037% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.037% fail on Windscreen
- 0.028% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0093% fail on Driver's view
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Size/type
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(56% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(56% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.0093% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0093% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.0093% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.36% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.19% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.046% fail on Transmission oil leaks (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0093% fail on Other leaks
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0.0093% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0093% fail on Sound deadening material
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(56% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(48% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(61% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(61% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.056% fail on System (28 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0093% fail on Tank
- 0.0093% fail on Hose
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0.065% fail on
Doors
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0.037% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.037% fail on Door condition
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0.028% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.019% fail on Door condition
- 0.0093% fail on Hinge
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0.037% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.037% fail on Bumpers
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0.037% fail on
Engine mounting
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Boot lid
(7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Seats
- 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0093% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.0093% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0093% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.0093% fail on
Body
- 0.0093% fail on Other body component
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0.0093% fail on
Load security
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0.0093% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0093% fail on Other tailgate component
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0.0093% fail on
Tailgate
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1.4% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Ball joint
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0.065% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.065% fail on Steering rack
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0.019% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0093% fail on Operation
- 0.0093% fail on Other components
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0.019% fail on
Steering play
- 0.019% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0093% fail on Steering wheel
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1.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Axles
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Suspension arms
(67% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.23% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.056% fail on Ball joint
- 0.019% fail on Linkage
- 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.0093% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.093% fail on
Springs
(94% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Coil springs
(94% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Coil springs
(94% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.083% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.046% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0093% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.35% fail on
Axles
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.21% fail on Condition
- 0.019% fail on Requirements
- 0.056% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0093% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0093% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
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0.15% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0093% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.019% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.