2020 Ford EcoSport · 16,204 MOT tests
2020 Ford EcoSport reliability
2020 Ford EcoSports fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 EcoSport years (16,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 21,646
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,204
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 5.9% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.9%
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.76%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 0.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.66%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.42%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.35%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.23%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.07%)
Other years
Every Ford EcoSport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2020 Ford EcoSports fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 EcoSport years (16,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (1.76% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford EcoSport shows 21,646 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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