FORD ECOSPORT MOT Pass Rate
84.6% of 31,882 FORD ECOSPORT MOT tests pass.
The ECOSPORT passes its MOT 84.6% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD ECOSPORT passes its MOT 84.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.9% at 0–3 years to 72.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 1,077 | 18,877 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.8% | 12,839 | 29,895 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.7% | 17,314 | 52,269 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.2% | 652 | 71,039 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD ECOSPORT
The most common reason the FORD ECOSPORT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.4% | not working |
| Brakes | 23.7% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 23.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 9.6% | swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 5.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate