Common problems by part
Ford Ecosport suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 75,520 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.6 in 100 MOT tests of the Ford Ecosport failed on suspension, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 75,520 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.2× (0.19–0.23×)) (all test years), 447 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 9 ages from 3 to 11 years, 402,494 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 6 years: 75,520 for the Ford Ecosport
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.6 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). The Ford Ecosport fails less often here.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Ford Ecosport suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 50,648 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 61,778 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 70,185 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 75,520 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 61,064 | 1.4 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 40,701 | 2.8 | 6.1 |
| 9 | 27,236 | 4.3 | 7.9 |
| 10 | 12,889 | 7.2 | 9.7 |
| 11 | 2,473 | 10.6 | 11.6 |
All first-use years of the Ford Ecosport pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the suspension at 6 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Coil spring: corroded: 3.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Coil spring corroded MOT advisory
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil: 0.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.9. Shock absorber has light misting of oil MOT advisory
- Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn: 0.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn MOT advisory
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated: 0.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (MOT minor defect)
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By engine and fuel
- 1.0 petrol: 0.5 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (0.2× (0.18–0.22×)) (all test years; 60,200 MOT tests)
- 1.5 diesel: 1.1 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years; 8,988 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Coil spring: corroded.
Check one Ford Ecosport, not the average
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Other Ford Ecosport problems
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Suspension on rival models
- Vauxhall Mokka suspension problems: 6.5 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Ford Ecosport (131,724 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke suspension problems: 3.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Ford Ecosport (118,052 MOT tests)
- Peugeot 2008 suspension problems: 2.0 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Ford Ecosport (66,698 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Ford Ecosport have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.19 to 0.23 times the suspension fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 6 years (all test years), from 75,520 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 7 of the 9 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Ford Ecosport suspension problems?
0.6 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on suspension, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 75,520 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 402,494 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare