2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

10,449 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,449 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    409 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  9. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes11.2%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Suspension5.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Steering3.7%

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 weakened24.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.5%

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 2015 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2015 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,449 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).