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Ford Ecosport (2022)

8,042 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Ecosport

CarHunch analysed 8,042 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Ecosport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford EcoSport is a strong performer at MOT, with a 93.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a 13-point advantage that suggests genuine reliability. The dangerous defect rate of 4.5% is reassuringly low, so safety issues are not a concern with this cohort.

These cars are still relatively young with a median mileage of 17,418 miles, so you're mostly looking at low-mileage examples that haven't yet encountered serious wear. When failures do occur, they're rare (0.15 per vehicle on average), though advisories appear slightly more frequently at 0.8 per car—typically minor maintenance items rather than structural problems. If you're viewing one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing, but this generation's track record suggests you're buying into a dependable used buy.

The 2022 Ford Ecosport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
93.2%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
4.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.15
Over 1.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
17k
Middle half: 11k–25k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 8,042 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 8,042 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 14.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 9.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 3.2%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Ford Ecosport

Based on MOT data from 8,042 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 110,007 Ford Ecosport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.2%
25,513
Grey 19.2%
21,129
White 17.6%
19,325
Black 15.1%
16,603
Silver 11.9%
13,041
Red 8.8%
9,692
Yellow 1.9%
2,124
Orange 1.2%
1,325
Beige 0.8%
855
Green 0.2%
257
Brown 0.1%
127
Bronze 0%
16

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Ecosport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,418
typical
11,403
low mileage
25,213
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Ecosport vehicles fall between 11,403 and 25,213 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 11,403 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 11,403–25,213 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Ecosports sit.
⚠ Over 34,037 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.15
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
Other model years — Ford Ecosport: All Ecosport years → Which year to buy? →
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