Ford EcoSport, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
110,133 Ford EcoSports are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 77.1% of initial MOT tests, 4.8 points above the 72.3% UK average.
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Ford EcoSport at the MOT
77.1% of 111,659 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the EcoSport 237th of 575 models. Ford EcoSports aged 3 to 5 years passed 83.9% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 60.8%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Ford EcoSport tests in 2025.
Where EcoSports fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Ford EcoSport tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were stop lamp not working (12.8%), headlamp not working on dipped beam (6.2%) and tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1%).
The MOT page lists every common EcoSport MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The EcoSport's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.35% of EcoSport failure items
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Brakes
Make sure the pedal feels firm, the car stops in a straight line, the handbrake holds on a slope and no brake warning light is showing.16.5% of EcoSport failure items
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.16.5% of EcoSport failure items
Ford EcoSports in the UK
110,133 were licensed at the end of June 2026. The number licensed has grown 290% since the end of 2016.
- Change since 2016
- +290%from 28,274 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2018half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2018 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 7against 25,362 in 2019
- Declared off the road
- 1,1851.1% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Ford EcoSports since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
Show the figures
| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 2,715 |
| End of 2015 | 13,548 |
| End of 2016 | 28,274 |
| End of 2017 | 41,882 |
| End of 2018 | 63,789 |
| End of 2019 | 88,507 |
| End of 2020 | 96,300 |
| End of 2021 | 100,585 |
| End of 2022 | 110,156 |
| End of 2023 | 113,244 |
| End of 2024 | 112,120 |
| End of 2025 | 111,109 |
| End of June 2026 | 110,133 |
How old they are
Licensed Ford EcoSports by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 8 were first used before 2014.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,124 | 4,312 |
| 2022 | 8,583 | 9,665 |
| 2021 | 5,091 | 5,289 |
| 2020 | 8,637 | 9,034 |
| 2019 | 24,241 | 25,362 |
| 2018 | 21,741 | 22,947 |
| 2017 | 12,808 | 14,133 |
| 2016 | 13,582 | 15,332 |
| 2015 | 9,890 | 11,318 |
| 2014 | 2,355 |
9,890 EcoSports first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 87% of the 11,318 first registered that year.
EcoSport engines and fuel
1.0 litre engines made up 81% of Ford EcoSport MOT tests in 2025, followed by 1.5 litre at 19%. Petrol accounts for 89% of licensed EcoSports and diesel for 11%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 111,659 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed EcoSports
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 97,700 | 89% |
| Diesel | 12,431 | 11% |
| Hybrid electric | 2 | <0.1% |
Ford EcoSport recalls
8 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Ford EcoSport. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every EcoSport is affected.
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Feb 2026 R/2026/047
25C76 EcoSport - Powertrain Control Module Software Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
- Remedy
- Update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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Sep 2025 R/2025/359
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver's view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
- Remedy
- Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
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Dec 2024 R/2025/094
X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
- Remedy
- Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
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Apr 2021 R/2021/123
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism
Defect and remedy
- Remedy
- Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.
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Oct 2018 R/2018/248
Lower control arm weld may not meet sepcification
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.
- Remedy
- Inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.
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May 2016 R/2016/102
Fuel leak may occur
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.
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Sep 2015 R/2015/126
Vehicle may become unstable due to rear suspension fault
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise.
- Remedy
- Replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque
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Apr 2015 R/2015/026
Fuel may leak
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.
Other Ford models
The most-tested Ford models in 2025, against the EcoSport's 77.1% MOT pass rate.
Ford EcoSport FAQs
How many Ford EcoSports are there in the UK?
110,133 Ford EcoSports were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 1,185 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Ford EcoSport reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 77.1% first-time pass rate for the Ford EcoSport across 111,659 tests in 2025, above the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Ford EcoSport had any recalls?
8 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Ford EcoSport. The most recent was published in February 2026. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Ford EcoSport?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, brakes and tyres. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Ford EcoSport's history?
Enter the registration of the specific car. A Carpeep car history check reports outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage history, previous keepers, MOT and tax status, import and export markers and scrapped status in one £15 report.
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Ford history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Ford VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.