Ford Ecosport Active
From 905 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 26 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 75% of Ecosport Active failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ecosport Actives tested had between 11,581 and 22,622 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,630 median miles, the Ecosport Active has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Ecosport Active MOT pass rate?
The Ford Ecosport Active has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 905 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Ecosport Active?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Ecosport Active is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Ecosport Active at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Ecosport Active is 18,630 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,581 and 22,622 miles.
Buying a used Ecosport Active?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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