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AB05 MEL

2015 Ford Ecosport

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ecosport42,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 MEL
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 115,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,461 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 103,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 79,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,837 miles

Undertrays

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,062 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Ecosport?

Based on 716,341 MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,453
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
113,179
On UK Roads
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AB05 MEL is a 2015 Ford Ecosport in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 42,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Ecosport typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this Ford Ecosport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB05 MEL is a 2015 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 3 September 2015.

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