Ford Ecosport ST Line (2021)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line

CarHunch is tracking 138 2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 2021 EcoSport ST-Line falls 5.8 percentage points below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 74.2% against the national 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests slightly more reliability friction than the typical car this age. The good news is zero dangerous defects have been recorded across the 138 vehicles analysed, so safety isn't a concern.

At 27,000 miles on average, these cars are running light for their age, which explains why failures are minimal (0.03 per vehicle) and advisories non-existent. Check the service history carefully when you're buying, as the lower-than-average pass rate hints that owner maintenance discipline varies; a well-looked-after example should sail through its test.

MOT statistics not available

We have 138 2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (75%) 103 98.4% 0.04
Petrol (25%) 35 2.9% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,431
low mileage
26,399
typical
35,390
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Ecosport ST Line vehicles fall between 20,431 and 35,390 miles.

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Other model years — Ford Ecosport ST Line:

2018 2019 2020 2022 2023