2017 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · R50 JFG
2017 Ford Ecosport (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2017. Recorded mileage 87,364 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R50 JFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 87,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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R50 JFG 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 2017 Ford Ecosport (R50 JFG) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R50 JFG Mileage History
- 02/09/202466,644 mi
- 26/08/202575,971 mi+9,327 mi
- 26/08/202575,972 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202687,364 mi+11,392 mi
- 25/08/202687,364 mi
Average of roughly 10,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford EcoSport
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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