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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.9% pass rate
from 3,305 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Suspension arm (28 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.67% fail on Mounting (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.091% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.091% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.091% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.061% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
    • 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
  • 9.1% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Integral vehicle structure (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.091% fail on Tank
      • 0.091% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.091% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.091% fail on Cabs
      • 0.091% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.061% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.030% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.030% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.091% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Steering column
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
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