Ford EcoSport MOT Results
Registered in 201678.9% pass rate
from 14,691 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.
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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)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.082% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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
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0.46% fail on
Direction indicators
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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)
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0.46% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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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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0.13% 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
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0.041% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.041% fail on Position lamp
- 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.027% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.027% fail on Horn
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0.0068% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0068% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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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
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0.054% fail on
View to rear
- 0.054% fail on Mirrors
- 0.014% fail on Driver's view
- 0.014% fail on Bonnet
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0.0068% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.0068% fail on Windscreen
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4.7% fail on
Brakes
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.61% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% worse than other 2016 cars)
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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
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0.014% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.60% fail on
Rbt
(50% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Parking brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.014% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0068% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.40% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.14% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(17% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads
- 0.0068% fail on Brake linings
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0.36% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.36% fail on Brake discs
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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
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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)
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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
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0.034% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
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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
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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
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0.014% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(63% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.0068% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0068% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.0068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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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)
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0068% fail on Other leaks
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.17% fail on
Transmission
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0.17% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.16% fail on Joints
- 0.014% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Drive shafts
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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
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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
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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)
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0.027% fail on
Doors
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0.020% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.020% fail on Door condition
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0.0068% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0068% fail on Hinge
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0.020% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.020% fail on
Body
- 0.020% fail on Other body component
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0.014% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.82% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.014% fail on
Steering play
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.73% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Suspension
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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0.068% fail on
Springs
(94% better than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.068% fail on
Coil springs
(94% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.020% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
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0.014% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0068% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0068% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(46% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(50% better than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
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0.12% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates
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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
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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.