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With 111,110 currently licensed in the UK, the Ford Ecosport is one of Britain's most popular cars.
It has a 81.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,765 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £230/month or 37p/mile.
MOT Pass Rate
81.2%
55,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£230
est. annual total
New From
£14,850
There are 9 known DVSA recalls affecting the Ford Ecosport. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/047
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
Build dates: 2020-09-29 to 2020-10-09
R/2026/047
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
Build dates: 2020-11-07 to 2020-11-07
R/2025/359
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Build dates: 2019-06-21 to 2019-06-21
R/2025/359
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Build dates: 2020-01-13 to 2020-01-13
R/2021/123
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.
Build dates: 2021-02-05 to 2021-03-24
+ 4 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 55,000 MOT tests, the Ecosport has a first-time pass rate of 81.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Ecosport is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ford Ecosport are estimated at around £2,765 per year, or £230 per month.
Fuel
£1,315
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£600
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Ecosport achieves a combined fuel economy of around 43.5 mpg (38.7 mpg urban, 39.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2020 | PETROL | 43.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2020 | DIESEL | 55.4 mpg | 1.5L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2020.25 | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.0L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2020.25 | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 1.5L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2021.25 | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.0L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR POST 2022.50 | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR PRE 2020 | PETROL | 38.2 mpg | 1.0L |
| ECOSPORT MODEL YEAR PRE 2020 | DIESEL | 55.4 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £14,850 new, a Ford Ecosport typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £11,150 | −£3,700 |
| 2 years | 64% | £9,450 | −£5,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £8,350 | −£6,500 |
| 4 years | 50% | £7,500 | −£7,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £6,900 | −£7,950 |
| 6 years | 43% | £6,400 | −£8,450 |
| 7 years | 41% | £6,050 | −£8,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £5,750 | −£9,100 |
| 9 years | 37% | £5,450 | −£9,400 |
| 10 years | 35% | £5,150 | −£9,700 |
There are currently 111,110 licensed and 1,058 SORN Ecosports in the UK (112,168 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Ecosport has a 81.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 55,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ecosport are estimated at around £2,765 per year (£230/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 9 known safety recalls affecting the Ecosport. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Ecosport starts from around £14,850. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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