2016 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · WA16 RVM
2016 Ford Ecosport (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,703 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA16 RVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 73,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA16 RVM 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 (WA16 RVM) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WA16 RVM Mileage History
- 01/03/202244,383 mi
- 16/02/202350,752 mi+6,369 mi
- 08/03/202457,975 mi+7,223 mi
- 13/03/202573,703 mi+15,728 mi
- 14/03/202573,703 mi
Average of roughly 9,656 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: Below Average
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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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