2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

13,261 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,261 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    342 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    194 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.0%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Tyres5.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis3.9%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Suspension1.6%

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 weakened13.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  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 weakened7.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Ford Ecosport cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)76.1%13,460 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)72.9%13,261 tests
Change in one year−3.2 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 Ford Ecosport is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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 2017 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2017 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,261 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).

Is the 2017 Ford Ecosport getting worse with age?

In 2023, 76.1% passed first time. In 2024, 72.9% passed (−3.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Ford Ecosport is ageing worse than average.