How much is a 2021 Ford EcoSportPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Ford EcoSportPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €16,973, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Ford EcoSport depreciate per year?

A Ford EcoSport loses roughly 16.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Ford EcoSport from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Ford EcoSportPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Ford EcoSportPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Ford EcoSport2021

Petrol

31 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€17k – €17k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

NI active now

Updated 3h ago · NI · Low confidence

Listing price range

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

98k km

typical 102k km

Days listed

31d

avg on market · demand 44/100

AI Market Summary

Ford's 1.0 EcoBoost delivers decent fuel economy and practicality for city driving; cabin space is competitive for the segment.
Priced fairly against market peers with minimal year-on-year movement—no bargain, but not overpriced; mileage sits at Irish average, so no surprises there.
Carbon build-up on direct injection valves is common on this engine; rough idle, hesitation, or flat spots warrant professional diagnostic before purchase.
Have a mechanic pull diagnostic codes and check infotainment responsiveness—frozen screens and phantom warning lights are recurring gripes on 2021 models.
NI import saves €1,041 before VRT applies on top; factor full registration costs into your total outlay versus Republic stock.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

123 bhp

125 PS

Torque

170 Nm

125 lb·ft

0–62 mph

11s

111 mph top

Engine

1.0L

1000 cc

Boot space

356L

1238L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

53.3 mpg

5.3 L/100km

Urban

45.6 mpg

Extra urban

60.1 mpg

Fuel tank

52L

Dimensions

Length

4.10m

4096 mm

Width

1.76m

Height

1.65m

Wheelbase

2.52m

Kerb weight

1,205 kg

1,730 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 12E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Ford EcoSport 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Ford EcoSport petrol is a budget-friendly compact SUV with adequate reliability for its price point, but suffers from some electrical gremlins and infotainment issues that are common to this generation. Ownership is generally trouble-free for the first few years if serviced regularly, though long-term durability beyond 100,000 km is less proven. Good value as a used buy if inspected carefully, but not in the reliability tier of Japanese rivals.

Known issues

Infotainment system freezing or losing connectivity, particularly with smartphone integration
Electrical gremlins including dashboard warning lights appearing intermittently without clear fault codes
Turbo petrol engines (1.0 EcoBoost) prone to carbon build-up on direct injection valves, causing rough idle and hesitation
Door latch mechanisms sticking or not engaging properly, safety concern on driver/passenger doors
Transmission shuddering during low-speed manoeuvres, particularly in traffic (automatic gearbox)
Water ingress into door seals and tailgate area leading to interior moisture and electrical faults

Good for

Fuel economy for a petrol SUV, especially with the 1.0 EcoBoost engine in mixed driving
Affordable purchase price and lower insurance group than larger SUVs
Practical interior space for its compact footprint, good boot access
Easy to manoeuvre and park in urban environments

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Door Latch2021

Driver and passenger front door latches may not engage properly, allowing doors to open during driving

Remedy: Inspection and replacement of door latch mechanisms

2021/0024

Airbags2020

Front airbags may not deploy correctly in a crash due to faulty clock spring contact

Remedy: Replacement of steering column clock spring assembly

2020/0289

Fuel System2019

Fuel pump electrical connector may corrode, causing fuel pump failure and stalling

Remedy: Inspection and replacement of fuel pump connector with upgraded version

2019/0168

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

▼ €9,000

2021 Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr Video Review •

£9,900→€16,685imported

-9% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

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