2016 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · MF16 ESN
2016 Ford Ecosport (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 88,967 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF16 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 88,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF16 ESN 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 (MF16 ESN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
MF16 ESN Mileage History
- 21/09/202373,749 mi
- 21/09/202373,749 mi
- 19/09/202688,967 mi+15,218 mi
Average of roughly 5,081 miles per year across 3 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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