2019 Ford EcoSport · 68,101 MOT tests
2019 Ford EcoSport reliability
2019 Ford EcoSports fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 EcoSport years (68,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,445
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 68,101
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.1% of tests fail here (176% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Tyres3.7%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Suspension0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.35%
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 1.85%
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 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.73%
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 (9.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.79%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.71%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.36%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2019 Ford EcoSports fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 EcoSport years (68,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.35% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.85% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford EcoSport shows 23,445 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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