Ford Ecosport common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Ford Ecosport at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 97,901 UK MOT tests of the Ford Ecosport in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (corroded): recorded on 9.8% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: stop lamp (not working) (12×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (18×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (11×). The most common reasons a Ford Ecosport fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Ford Ecosport
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Ford Ecosport than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: corroded | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9.8% | 0.4% | 25× | 13,523 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.6% | 0.3% | 12× | 29,590 |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.6% | 0.2% | 18× | 807 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.3% | 0.3% | 11× | 14,366 |
| Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.3% | 0.3% | 11× | 13,945 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4% | 0.4% | 10× | 1,976 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.2× | 1,209 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 9.7% | 3.6% | 2.7× | 3,116 |
Ford Ecosport by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 19,161 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9.5%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 29,590 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.6%, 12×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9,722 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Coil spring: corroded (5%, 25×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,976 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Coil spring: corroded (5.8%, 29×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 343 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Coil spring: corroded (5.8%, 29×) |
Ford Ecosport by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,569 | Coil spring: corroded at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (15×) |
| 2015 | 10,473 | Coil spring: corroded at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (18×) |
| 2016 | 14,341 | Coil spring: corroded at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (21×) |
| 2017 | 13,404 | Coil spring: corroded at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (25×) |
| 2018 | 22,542 | Coil spring: corroded at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (29×) |
| 2019 | 24,930 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (18×) |
| 2020 | 9,450 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (11×) |
| 2021 | 172 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Ford Ecosport?
In 97,901 UK MOT tests of the Ford Ecosport in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (corroded): recorded on 9.8% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: stop lamp (not working) (12×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (18×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (11×). The most common reasons a Ford Ecosport fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Ford Ecosports fail the MOT?
Across 97,901 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Ford Ecosport were stop lamp (not working) (5.8% of tests); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (3.4% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Ford Ecosport problems start?
The clearest Ford Ecosport-specific issue, coil spring (corroded), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2016–2018 cars (9.8% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Ford Ecosport data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 97,901 tests of the Ford Ecosport. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.