2016 Ford EcoSport · 48,690 MOT tests
2016 Ford EcoSport reliability
2016 Ford EcoSports fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 EcoSport years (48,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 26.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 45,087
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 48,690
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (153% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Suspension1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 1.45%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.29%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.92%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.02%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2016 Ford EcoSports fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 EcoSport years (48,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.11% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford EcoSport shows 45,087 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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