Ford EcoSport reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford EcoSport is a small suv; the latest version we cover is the B515 (2014–2022). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 78 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 400 of 442, and 21.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (5.2% of tests). Boot space is 356 litres (1,238 with the seats folded).
Ford EcoSport key specs (B515 (2014–2022), 5-door SUV)
Boot
356 litres (1,238 seats folded)
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,096 × 1,765 × 1,653mm
Power
100–140 PS
0–62mph
10.2–13.6 sec
Euro NCAP
4 stars (2013)
2014–2022 models; figures vary by version. Sources: xr793.com, euroncap.com.
Ranked 400 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 23 of 27 small SUVs
In 2024, 100,016 Ford EcoSports aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 21.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford EcoSport is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 14.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
21.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
14.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,600
Typical age at test: 6 years
Ford EcoSport MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford EcoSport MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working5.2% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
What the Ford EcoSport fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.8% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Tyres | 5.2% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.7% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 3.3% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.2% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.7% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Suspension | 1.4% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Steering | 1.1% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 44% less often |
How big is the Ford EcoSport's boot?
The B515 (2014–2022) Ford EcoSport has 356 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,238 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the 11th biggest of the 13 small SUVs we compare; the Dacia Duster has the most, at 517 litres.
What MPG does the Ford EcoSport do?
Official economy for the Ford EcoSport ranges from 43.5 to 57.6mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2022). A typical petrol version manages 47.9mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Official figures for 15 versions sold in the UK between 2019 and 2022.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
43.5–57.6 mpg
CO2
129–146 g/km
Power
100–125 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2022.50 1.0 EcoBoost125 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2022.50 1.0 EcoBoost125 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | 32% |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2021.25 1.5 EcoBlue125 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 129g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2021.25 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2021.25 1.0 EcoBoost125 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 133g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue125 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 129g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2020.25 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020.25 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 146g | £200 | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2020 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020 1.5 EcoBlue125 PS · M6-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Post 2020 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| EcoSport Model Year Pre 2020 1.0 EcoBoost125 PS · A6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford EcoSport reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford EcoSport is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 78 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford EcoSport?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 5.2% of tests. It fails on lights and electrics and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›How big is the Ford EcoSport's boot?
The B515 (2014–2022) Ford EcoSport has 356 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,238 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the 11th biggest of the 13 small SUVs we compare; the Dacia Duster has the most, at 517 litres.
›What MPG does the Ford EcoSport do?
Official economy for the Ford EcoSport ranges from 43.5 to 57.6mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2022). A typical petrol version manages 47.9mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Ford EcoSport?
Any Ford EcoSport first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Ford EcoSports fail their MOT?
21.9% of Ford EcoSports aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 14.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford EcoSport combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.