2021 Ford EcoSport · 2,016 MOT tests
2021 Ford EcoSport reliability
2021 Ford EcoSports fail 15% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 EcoSport years (2,016 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- 15%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford EcoSports: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 18,673
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,016
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (384% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford EcoSport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.74%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.74%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.69%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.98%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.19%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Ford EcoSport reliable?
2021 Ford EcoSports fail 15% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 EcoSport years (2,016 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford EcoSport MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.94% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford EcoSport have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford EcoSport shows 18,673 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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