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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.4% pass rate
from 8,046 tests in 2021
(10% 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.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Switch
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies) (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.037% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Lever (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.075% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.012% fail on Condition
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.087% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.062% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Body condition
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.075% fail on Chassis
      • 0.075% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.050% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Other towbar components (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
    • 0.025% fail on Cabs
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Access panel
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (13% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Steering (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Other components
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.099% fail on Steering play
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
      • 0.025% fail on Pre-tensioners (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.050% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Anchorages (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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