2016 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · WK66 YWH
2016 Ford Ecosport (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 69,360 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK66 YWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 69,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK66 YWH 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 (WK66 YWH) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WK66 YWH Mileage History
- 26/05/202349,600 mi
- 11/06/202463,659 mi+14,059 mi
- 12/06/202463,660 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/202569,357 mi+5,697 mi
- 04/06/202569,360 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford EcoSport
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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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