Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2015

77.8% pass rate

from 3,325 tests in 2021

(16% worse than other 2015 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

6.4% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Size/type
5.7% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 4.5% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.84% fail on Brake discs
- 0.60% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.090% fail on Rbt
      - 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.060% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.060% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.030% fail on Pedal
- 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.96% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.060% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.63% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.090% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.090% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.060% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Horn
- 0.060% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.060% fail on Position lamp
- 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
4.3% fail on Visibility
- 3.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.060% fail on View to rear
  - 0.060% fail on Mirrors
- 0.030% fail on Driver's view
1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
  - 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.090% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Bumpers
- 0.090% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.060% fail on Body
  - 0.060% fail on Other body component
- 0.060% fail on Seats
  - 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.030% fail on Doors
  - 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.030% fail on Door condition
- 0.030% fail on Undertray
0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.30% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.30% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.48% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.030% fail on Springs
  - 0.030% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.030% fail on Coil spring
- 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.18% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.060% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.060% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.30% fail on Steering
- 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.15% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.030% fail on Steering arm
- 0.090% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.090% fail on Steering rack
- 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
0.24% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.15% fail on Registration plates
0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding

Read the Honest John Review

Ford S-MAX (2015 on)
Well-equipped with impressive refinement, comfortable and satisfying to drive, spacious and versatile, no other MPV is as good to drive.
Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2015)
Strong blend of comfort and performance. Fun to drive. Standard equipment is high on all models.