2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

2,542 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  6. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.0%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.6%
  2. Brakes11.6%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  7. Body & chassis5.0%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened26.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2014 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,542 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).