Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 794 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,780

£148/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 1-8

998cc Petrol

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £1,780/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Petrol998cc5 years old794 tests21k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Per week£34/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

88% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data.

88% of MOT tests on Ford Ecosport ST-Line Designs from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 794 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 20,549 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models2797th of 3,336(bottom 17%)

Rank among Ford models532nd of 1,136(top half)

vs average of all models+6%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-4%(92% avg)

vs Ford average+3%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

20,549

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design had 20,549 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Ford Fiesta

2019 · 998cc Petrol

£1,630/year

91%

+3%

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2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+4%

Vauxhall Corsa

2019 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

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same

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About the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design

The 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design is a city car. Our records list a 998cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 794 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 17% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 20,549 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design 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 £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,780 (£148/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design

At 5 years old, the Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design(2021)	88%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,780
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£150
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853+£73
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£223
Audi A3(2019)	92%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£150

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design

Is the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 88% of MOT tests on 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Designs ended in a pass, from 794 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,780 a year (£148 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design?

88% of 794 MOT tests on the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2797th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 17%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Design is 20,549 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.