2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,412 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,412 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    152 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Lights & electrics4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2021 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,412 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).