Ford EcoSport: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 526,132 Ford EcoSport MOT tests in this dataset, 8.5% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15,704 | 11.7% |
| 2015 | 63,235 | 11.8% |
| 2016 | 83,766 | 11.1% |
| 2017 | 76,830 | 10.5% |
| 2018 | 122,559 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 109,537 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 30,663 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 11,679 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 11,263 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.