2014 Ford EcoSport · 8,849 MOT tests
2014 Ford EcoSport reliability
2014 Ford EcoSports fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 EcoSport years (8,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 31.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 60,178
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,849
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.7% of tests fail here (146% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Suspension4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Steering3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.09%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.42%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.66%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (19.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.36%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (4.24%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2014 Ford EcoSports fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 EcoSport years (8,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.31% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.09% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Ford EcoSport shows 60,178 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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