2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

14,157 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,157 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    407 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    189 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Suspension2.8%
  8. Steering2.5%

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 weakened19.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%

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 2016 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2016 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,157 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).