Ford Ecosport (2019)
2019 Ford Ecosport
CarHunch analysed 24,519 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Ford EcoSport passes its MOT first time at 89.5%, which is well ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting this generation is fundamentally reliable. The dangerous defect rate of 12.7% is moderate and not a major concern for buyers, and there's virtually no difference between petrol (89.5%) and diesel (89.7%) variants.
These vehicles are running relatively low mileage for their age at around 25,700 miles on average, which explains the strong pass rate—but you should expect roughly 3 minor advisories per test and the odd failure (0.6 per vehicle). When shopping for a used example, focus on full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection done, as small issues accumulate even on reliable cars.
What to check before buying a 2019 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.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 23,528 | 89.5% | 0.6 |
| Diesel (4%) | 991 | 89.7% | 0.58 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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.
Half of all 2019 Ford Ecosport vehicles fall between 16,476 and 32,304 miles.
2019 Ford Ecosport — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 23,862 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Ford Ecosport
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.9%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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7.8%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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