Ford Ecosport active
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 1,058 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
1,058
Best Year
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
2
About the Ford Ecosport active
The Ford Ecosport active has been tested 1,058 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 1,025 tests. The 2022 model has the lowest at 85%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 18,588 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,677 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Ecosport active performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Ecosport active by Year
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