2017 Ford EcoSport · 45,505 MOT tests
2017 Ford EcoSport reliability
2017 Ford EcoSports fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 EcoSport years (45,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 24.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 37,667
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,505
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.6% of tests fail here (235% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Brakes5.3%
- Tyres4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Steering1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.63%
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 1.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust has major gas leak 1.44%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.24%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.86%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.85%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (2.65%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2017 Ford EcoSports fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 EcoSport years (45,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.98% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.63% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford EcoSport shows 37,667 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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