2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

22,534 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,534 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    324 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    380 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.8%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Suspension0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2018 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2018 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,534 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).