2016 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Petrol · J16 AAN
2016 Ford Ecosport (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 109,015 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J16 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 109,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J16 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Ecosport (J16 AAN) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
J16 AAN Mileage History
- 22/06/202375,269 mi
- 14/06/202484,220 mi+8,951 mi
- 19/06/202596,572 mi+12,352 mi
- 01/07/2026108,915 mi+12,343 mi
- 08/07/2026109,015 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 11,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford EcoSport
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: FORD ECOSPORT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.0 EcoBoost Wet Timing Belt Degradation and Oil Starvation(Serious)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine uses an oil-immersed rubber timing belt (wet belt). Over time, heat cycles, fuel dilution from short urban journeys, and non-specification engine oil cause the rubber belt to swell, crack, and shed teeth. Rubber debris accumulates in the oil pan and clogs the oil pick-up strainer mesh. This causes oil starvation to the camshaft bearings and turbocharger, and starves the mechanical vacuum pump, leading to a sudden loss of braking power assistance. Complete engine failure typically follows if low oil pressure warnings are ignored.
- PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder and TCM Failure(Serious)
Pre-facelift automatic models equipped with the dry-clutch six-speed PowerShift (DPS6 / 6DCT250) transmission suffer severe clutch shudder, jerky low-speed engagement, and erratic shifting. The dry clutch pack easily overheats and glazes in typical UK stop-start urban congestion. In addition, the externally mounted Transmission Control Module (TCM) is vulnerable to thermal stress and solder fracture, causing intermittent refusal to start, loss of reverse gear, or the gearbox suddenly dropping into neutral while driving. Ford replaced this dry-clutch unit with a traditional torque-converter automatic for the late-2017 facelift.
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- 1.0 EcoBoost Wet Timing Belt Degradation and Oil StarvationSerious
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine uses an oil-immersed rubber timing belt (wet belt). Over time, heat cycles, fuel dilution from short urban journeys, and non-specification engine oil cause the rubber belt to swell, crack, and shed teeth. Rubber debris accumulates in the oil pan and clogs the oil pick-up strainer mesh. This causes oil starvation to the camshaft bearings and turbocharger, and starves the mechanical vacuum pump, leading to a sudden loss of braking power assistance. Complete engine failure typically follows if low oil pressure warnings are ignored.
- PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder and TCM FailureSerious
Pre-facelift automatic models equipped with the dry-clutch six-speed PowerShift (DPS6 / 6DCT250) transmission suffer severe clutch shudder, jerky low-speed engagement, and erratic shifting. The dry clutch pack easily overheats and glazes in typical UK stop-start urban congestion. In addition, the externally mounted Transmission Control Module (TCM) is vulnerable to thermal stress and solder fracture, causing intermittent refusal to start, loss of reverse gear, or the gearbox suddenly dropping into neutral while driving. Ford replaced this dry-clutch unit with a traditional torque-converter automatic for the late-2017 facelift.
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