Ford Ecosport vs Renault Captur
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford Ecosport (fail rate 11.9%) performed better than the Renault Captur (15.2%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Captur recorded failures more often.
11.9%
Ecosport fail rate
15.2%
Captur fail rate
3.26pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ecosport | Renault Captur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 524,748 | 754,817 |
| Pass rate | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Fail rate | 11.9% | 15.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ecosport | Captur |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Tyres | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 4.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.