MOT reliability
Ford Eco
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Eco vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Ford Eco has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,779 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
5,410
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Eco problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Eco MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Steering9%
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Brakes5%
Ford Eco pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford Eco MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Eco MOT tests:
- slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint †slight play o/s/f top ball joint †slight play steering box idler ball joint (1 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- wiper blades deteriated (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
- brake pipe covers fitted (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Ford Eco pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 123,880 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 125,678 |
Ford Eco reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Eco vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Eco MOT issues are:
slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint †slight play o/s/f top ball joint †slight play steering box idler ball joint; Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Ford Eco in our data has covered around
124,779 miles.
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