2018 Ford EcoSport · 78,658 MOT tests
2018 Ford EcoSport reliability
2018 Ford EcoSports fail 14.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 EcoSport years (78,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 14.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 27,919
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 78,658
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.1% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.89%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.09%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.83%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.37%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2018 Ford EcoSports fail 14.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 EcoSport years (78,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.29% of tests), stop lamp not working (2% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford EcoSport shows 27,919 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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