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AE16 ZWW

2016 Ford Ecosport

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ecosport38,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZWW
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,617 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Tailgate release button surround is damaged/insecure (button works and opens tailgate) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs are worn (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip is missing.

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing and bumper corner are damaged. Offside mirror cover is missing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replace. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes are worn (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 79,613 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of Nearside front track rod end ball joint. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Two joints are leaking effecting lambda readings on emissions test. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative T.P.M.S. light flashes for about a minute (then remains on) with a message on centre screen indicating a fault in the system. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Tailgate release button surround is damaged/insecure (button works and opens tailgate) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs are worn (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip is missing.

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front wing and bumper corner are damaged. Offside mirror cover is missing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replace. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes are worn (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 62,086 miles

o/s/f tyre showing approx 2.4mm tread in places

slight play in n/s track rod end ball joint

Fail 30 Jan 2025 61,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust blowing at flexible section - flexible section broken - (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre showing approx 2.4mm tread in places

slight play in n/s track rod end ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 54,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,232 miles

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 49,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 42,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are perished on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,243 miles

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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AE16 ZWW is a 2016 Ford Ecosport in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,578 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 10 years old, this Ford Ecosport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE16 ZWW is a 2016 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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