2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Ford Ecosport MOT pass rate and common faults

8,931 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,931 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    100 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    72 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    78 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Ford Ecosport?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2020 Ford Ecosport cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,931 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Ecosport?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Ford Ecosport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).