Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2010
62.5% pass rate
from 10,278 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0097% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (15% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Horn (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Battery(ies) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0097% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0097% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0097% fail on Switch
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.67% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Sub-frames (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0097% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0097% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0097% fail on Suspension unit
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0097% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.029% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0097% fail on Other components
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.088% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Joints
    • 0.23% fail on Seats (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0097% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.088% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Hose
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0097% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0097% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0097% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0097% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0097% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0097% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components (18% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0097% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0097% fail on Other components
        • 0.0097% fail on Steering component
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
      • 0.0097% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0097% fail on Pump
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0097% fail on Requirements
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.019% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.019% fail on Anchorages (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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