FORD ECOSPORT (2022)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 812 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests (2024)
812
Avg Mileage
18,702 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2022 FORD ECOSPORT reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.
At 2 years old, 91% of FORD ECOSPORTs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 812 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 18,702 miles.
How does the 2022 FORD ECOSPORT compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2022 FORD ECOSPORT has 18,702 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.
Best year to buy a FORD ECOSPORT?
The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 92% MOT pass rate, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 79%. The 2022 sits between the two at 91%.
How much does a 2022 FORD ECOSPORT cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
FORD ECOSPORT by Year
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About the 2022 FORD ECOSPORT
The 2022 FORD ECOSPORT is a city car with a 998cc petrol engine. 812 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 78% of 2022 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 18,702 miles at 2 years old, FORD ECOSPORT owners cover more miles than the average driver.
2022 FORD ECOSPORT Fuel Costs
The modest 998cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2022 FORD ECOSPORT?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
FORD ECOSPORT Reliability Trend
Newer FORD ECOSPORTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2022 FORD ECOSPORT
If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2020) 91% pass rate (same) from 34,173 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2021) 94% pass rate (+3%) from 29,539 tests
- AUDI Q2 (2020) 94% pass rate (+3%) from 28,824 tests
- TOYOTA AYGO (2021) 95% pass rate (+4%) from 25,349 tests