Ford Ecosport (2016)

14,635 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Ford Ecosport

CarHunch analysed 14,635 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Ecosport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2016 Ford EcoSport is slightly more reliable than average, with an 82.6% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK's 80%, though petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (82.9% and 81.8% respectively). However, nearly three in ten of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for potential buyers and suggests you should request a full service history and recent MOT details before purchase.

At 36,500 miles median mileage for an 8-year-old vehicle, these EcoSports are running relatively low, indicating good maintenance by previous owners. The average of 1.66 failures and 10.9 advisories per test suggests minor wear items are common, so budget for brake pads, suspension components, and fluid top-ups—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on any previously flagged advisories before committing.

Below average reliability 2.6% above UK average
82.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
36,531
typical mileage
27,220–47,129 middle half
28.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.66
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Ecosport

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.
  • ⚠️ 28.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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
Petrol (74%) 10,822 82.9% 1.63
Diesel (26%) 3,813 81.8% 1.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Ford Ecosport 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.

27,220
low mileage
36,531
typical
47,129
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ford Ecosport vehicles fall between 27,220 and 47,129 miles.

2016 Ford Ecosport — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 13,424 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

748 13,424 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

8.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.66
Avg failures per vehicle
10.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Ford Ecosport

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 39.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 39.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 39%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 38.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 30%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27.6%
    Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
  • 25.5%
    Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
  • 14%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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