2022 Ford EcoSport — MOT failures & pass rate
11,263 MOT tests on the 2022 Ford EcoSport are in this dataset, and 90.4% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 EcoSport comes out 3.0pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and brakes (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 195 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.6% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 493 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 405 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 314 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 217 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 138 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 195 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 167 |
| 3 | Washers | 143 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 116 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 100 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 98 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.4% | 2,294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 668 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 584 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 147 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 84 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 85 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 9,285 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,908 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 20.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 10,750 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 EcoSport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford EcoSports pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 11,263 2022 Ford EcoSport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford EcoSport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.6%).
Does the 2022 EcoSport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,263 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.