Ford EcoSport MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.2% pass rate
from 22,926 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (52% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (52% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (56% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0087% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0044% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0044% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0044% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking brake performance (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.0044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.43% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Cable (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0044% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.035% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Brake discs (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Pedal
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0087% fail on Air and vacuum systems (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Servos (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen (67% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0087% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.079% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0087% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.048% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0087% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0044% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0044% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0044% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.031% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.031% fail on Transmission
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0044% fail on Hose
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0044% fail on Body condition
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.0087% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0087% fail on Doors
      • 0.0087% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0044% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0044% fail on Floor
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.022% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0044% fail on Springs
      • 0.0044% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0044% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0044% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.0044% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.044% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.035% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0087% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0087% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0044% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0044% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0044% fail on Anchorages
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