Ford S-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 200758.3% pass rate
from 9,011 tests in 2017
(5.4% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(18% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 8.9% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Position lamps
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Front lamps
- 3.2% fail on Rear lamps (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.078% fail on All position lamps
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.033% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.011% fail on Matched pair
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Individual lamps (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Switch
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Horn
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.44% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Battery (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.011% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.011% fail on Lamp
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9.6% fail on
Tyres
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Tread depth (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
- 0.055% fail on Valve stem
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9.2% fail on
Suspension
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Trailing arms
(12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Linkage condition (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Attachment
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0.85% fail on
Shock absorbers
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Location
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0.40% fail on
Wheel bearings
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front
- 0.13% fail on Rear (71% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Radius arms
(6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Condition (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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0.33% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Front drive shafts
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Constant velocity joints (87% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.022% fail on Drive shafts
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0.31% fail on
Front drive shafts
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Front suspension joints (59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.100% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.089% fail on
Prescribed areas
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Component mounting (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Spring mounting
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0.067% fail on
Macpherson strut
(71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Sub-frames
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Condition
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.033% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.033% fail on Condition
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0.022% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.022% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.011% fail on General condition
- 0.011% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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3.2% fail on
Trailing arms
(12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brakes
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5.6% fail on
Hub components
(72% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Brake pads (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Brake discs
- 0.18% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.011% fail on Brake linings
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2.8% fail on
Brake performance
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Front wheels (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake imbalance (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
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0.78% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.77% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.57% fail on ABS
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0.53% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Hoses (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pipes (92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Leaks
- 0.033% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.44% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.11% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.089% fail on Cable
- 0.033% fail on Lever
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0.055% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
- 0.055% fail on Anti-slip
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
- 0.033% fail on Restricted movement (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Locking devices
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5.6% fail on
Hub components
(72% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(66% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Emissions (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.21% fail on System
- 0.12% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Hose
- 0.033% fail on Cap (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Tank
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5.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(11% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 0.51% fail on Windscreen
- 0.38% fail on Bonnet (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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2.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(87% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Attachment
- 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.011% fail on
Installation check
- 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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1.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(53% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.95% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.011% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
- 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(130% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Steering
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1.6% fail on
Steering system
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Track rod end (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Ball joint
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0.033% fail on
Free play
- 0.033% fail on Steering rack
- 0.011% fail on Steering arm
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0.34% fail on
Power steering
(70% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.044% fail on Other components
- 0.011% fail on Rams
- 0.13% fail on Steering operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Steering control
- 0.011% fail on Steering column
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1.6% fail on
Steering system
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.83% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(36% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Registration plate (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Road Wheels
(59% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Condition
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0.65% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.31% fail on Body condition
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0.100% fail on
Seats
- 0.055% fail on Drivers
- 0.044% fail on Passengers
- 0.089% fail on Body security (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Doors
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Passengers front
- 0.044% fail on Passengers other (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.067% fail on
Load security
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Access panel (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Tailgate
- 0.011% fail on Engine mountings
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0.011% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.011% fail on Chassis
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0.011% fail on
Towbars
- 0.011% fail on Towbar
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2015)
Strong blend of comfort and performance. Fun to drive. Standard equipment is high on all models.