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Ford Ecosport road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Ford Ecosport? 67% of the 3 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Ford Ecosport?

Most used Ford Ecosport in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 67% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (67%)
From April 2017
67% of stock
Median CO₂
125 g/km

There are 3 used Ford Ecosport models currently available on Motoring Today, ranging in registration from 2015 to 2017. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used Ecosport is straightforward once you know how the UK system works. For any used car, the VED payable depends primarily on its first-registration date and, crucially, its CO2 emissions and fuel type. Cars registered up to 31 March 2017 are taxed purely based on their CO2 emission bands. The lower the CO2 output, the less tax you pay. However, for vehicles registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, a different system applies. These cars face a first-year VED rate determined by CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. An additional annual surcharge also applies for five years to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. As the Ford Ecosport models available span 2015 to 2017, some will fall under the older CO2-based system, while later 2017 models might be subject to the newer flat-rate system. While fully electric vehicles currently enjoy VED exemption, this is set to change in the future. To determine the exact VED for a specific used Ford Ecosport, always check the individual car's details, as the precise figure varies depending on its exact first-registration date, engine, and CO2 emissions.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

67% of Ford Ecosport

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Ford Ecosport road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • 440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Ford Ecosport in stock now — from £5,990

Ford EcoSport
Fair price

Ford EcoSport

2017 Zetec T

PetrolManual31,945 mi2017
£200/yr
£145/mo
£5,990
cash

Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip

Ford EcoSport
Good price

Ford EcoSport

2017 Titanium S

PetrolManual36,666 mi2017
Band D · £170/yr
Finance available on request
£6,435
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Ford EcoSport
Good price

Ford EcoSport

2019 Titanium

PetrolManual66,100 mi2019
£200/yr
£159/mo
£6,996
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Ford EcoSport (Petrol, Diesel), across 61 recorded variants.

Performance
88–138 bhp
Power
9.9s
0–60 mph (fastest)
115 mph
Top speed
998–1,499 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
34.4–68 mpg
Fuel economy
107–149 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
8–17 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,096 mm
Length
2,057 mm
Width
1,653 mm
Height
2,519 mm
Wheelbase
1,249 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
4-star · tested 2013
55%
Safety assist

The Ford EcoSport was tested by Euro NCAP in 2013 and was awarded a 4 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £14,850
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Design 5drManualPetrol123 bhp47.1 - 47.9 mpg13515
ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost 140PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualPetrol138 bhp45.6 mpg14213
Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualPetrol123 bhp44.1 mpg12012
Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS (10/2017 on) auto 5dAutomaticPetrol123 bhp38.7 mpg14012
ST-Line 1.5 EcoBlue TDCi 125PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualDiesel123 bhp53.3 mpg13915
ST-Line 1.5 EcoBlue TDCi 125PS AWD (10/2017 on) 5dManualDiesel123 bhp42.2 - 47.1 mpg12516
Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue TDCi 125PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualDiesel123 bhp52.3 mpg11317
Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost 100PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualPetrol98 bhp48.7 mpg13310
Zetec 1.5 Ford EcoBlue 100PS 5dManualDiesel98 bhp56.5 - 57.6 mpg12810
Zetec 1.5 TDCi 100PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualDiesel98 bhp54 mpg10711
ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost 100PS (10/2017 on) 5dManualPetrol98 bhp43.5 mpg12013
Titanium S 1.0T EcoBoost 125PS 5dManualPetrol123 bhp52 mpg12511

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Ford Ecosport?
A Ford Ecosport registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Ford Ecosports pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Ford Ecosport?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars first registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new also pay an additional surcharge for five years. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are typically taxed solely based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Ford Ecosports are currently for sale?
There are 2 Ford Ecosports currently available, ranging in model year from 2015 to 2017. This stock information was last updated on 31 August 2026.