Ford EcoSport MOT Results

Registered in 2017

82.3% pass rate

from 13,632 tests in 2021

(39% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.

7.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.78% fail on Headlamps (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.30% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.066% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.022% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.15% 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
- 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.0073% fail on Reversing lamp switch
- 0.037% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.037% fail on Position lamp
- 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.0073% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.0073% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.0073% fail on Horn
- 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.015% fail on Switch
- 0.0073% fail on Rear reflectors
5.3% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Washers
- 0.037% fail on View to rear
  - 0.037% fail on Mirrors
3.7% fail on Brakes (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.38% fail on Rbt
      - 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.066% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.066% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.0073% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.0073% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Parking brake control (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Lever (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Hand lever (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Pedal
- 0.059% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.044% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.0073% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0073% fail on Rigid brake pipes
2.4% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 1.00% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Size/type
0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.57% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.42% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment (66 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.0073% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.022% fail on Other leaks (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.0073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Transmission
  - 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.12% fail on Joints
    - 0.022% fail on Drive shaft (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.015% fail on Joints
- 0.081% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on System (44 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Tank
- 0.029% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Bracket
- 0.015% fail on Bumpers
- 0.015% fail on Doors
  - 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.015% fail on Door condition
- 0.015% fail on Seats
  - 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
0.38% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.0073% fail on Steering arm
- 0.066% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.066% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.19% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.18% fail on Condition
  - 0.015% fail on Requirements
- 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.0073% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0073% fail on Drivers airbag
0.23% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.022% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0073% fail on Linkage
- 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.037% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0073% fail on Springs
  - 0.0073% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.0073% fail on Coil spring
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.066% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Attachment (65% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Condition
0.0073% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding