Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci (2017)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.2% first-time pass rate

2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Ford EcoSport Titanium diesel falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77% first-time pass rate, but there's a silver lining: not a single vehicle in this sample has ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely reassuring for a buyer. The modest failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle suggests this is a fundamentally sound diesel unit with no systemic reliability red flags.

At nearly 50,000 miles on average, these cars are running relatively light for their age, and the complete absence of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) indicates owners aren't facing the minor niggles that plague many rivals. When you're shopping for one, focus your inspection on the diesel engine's service history and fluid levels—that's where issues, if they emerge, will likely show up first.

Average reliability 2.8% below UK average
77.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
46,972
typical mileage
37,558–56,925 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.22
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci

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
Diesel (99%) 133 77% 0.23
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci 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.

37,558
low mileage
46,972
typical
56,925
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci vehicles fall between 37,558 and 56,925 miles.

2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Tdci — Still on the Road

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

57 62 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.22
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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