Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo (2017)

150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2017 EcoSport Titanium Turbo has a 72.1% first-time pass rate, which falls noticeably short of the UK average of 80%—a red flag that these vehicles are failing MOT more often than typical. The good news is that no dangerous defects have been recorded across the 150 vehicles analysed, and advisories are virtually non-existent, meaning failures tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.

At 41,942 miles average, these cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, which makes the below-average pass rate more concerning since wear shouldn't be the primary culprit. With only 0.25 average failures per vehicle, the issues appear focused rather than widespread—so before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection to identify what's specifically weak on this model rather than assuming general decay.

Below average reliability 7.9% below UK average
72.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
40,410
typical mileage
29,082–53,008 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo

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 (77%) 115 93.2% 0.33
Petrol (23%) 34 0% 0
Diesel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo 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.

29,082
low mileage
40,410
typical
53,008
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo vehicles fall between 29,082 and 53,008 miles.

2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo — Still on the Road

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

70 66 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
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford Ecosport Titanium Turbo:

2016