2015 Ford EcoSport · 35,849 MOT tests
2015 Ford EcoSport reliability
2015 Ford EcoSports fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 EcoSport years (35,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 52,714
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,849
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.6% of tests fail here (140% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Suspension3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.35%
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 2.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.94%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.53%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (17.06%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.47%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (3.65%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2015 Ford EcoSports fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 EcoSport years (35,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.57% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Ford EcoSport shows 52,714 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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