Ford EcoSport MOT Results
Registered in 201890.2% pass rate
from 22,926 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford EcoSport is unusually good or bad.
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4.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(54% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.32% fail on
Direction indicators
(52% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.32% fail on
Flashing type
(52% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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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)
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0.039% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.0044% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.0044% fail on Electrical wiring
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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
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1.5% fail on
Brakes
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(140% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.30% fail on
Service brake performance
(69% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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
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0.0044% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
(71% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Parking brake performance
(6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.0044% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.22% fail on
Rbt
(6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.035% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.035% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.0044% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.52% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(55% better than other 2018 cars)
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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
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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
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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)
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0.37% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(57% better than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.039% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.013% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
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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
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0.0044% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.0044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(140% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.065% fail on
View to rear
(160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Condition of glass
(67% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Windscreen (67% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(41% worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.43% fail on
Seat belts
(160% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.37% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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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
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0.32% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.0087% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0044% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0044% fail on Undertray
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0.0044% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.0044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.37% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.16% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.031% fail on Exhaust system
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0.031% fail on
Transmission
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.031% fail on Joints
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.026% fail on Bumpers
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0.022% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.017% fail on Pipe
- 0.0044% fail on Hose
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0.022% fail on
Body
- 0.017% fail on Other body component
- 0.0044% fail on Body condition
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0.013% fail on
Seats
- 0.0087% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0044% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.0087% fail on
Doors
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0.0087% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0087% fail on Door condition
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0.0087% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.0044% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0044% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0044% fail on Floor
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.0044% fail on
Springs
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0.0044% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0044% fail on Coil spring
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0.0044% fail on
Coil springs
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0.0044% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.0044% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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0.0044% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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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)
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0.035% fail on
Steering
(58% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.017% fail on Steering rack
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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)
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0.0087% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0087% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0044% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0044% fail on Steering column
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0.017% fail on
Steering gear
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0.0044% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0044% fail on Anchorages
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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.