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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.5% pass rate
from 6,851 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Axles
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.015% fail on Pivot
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.088% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Tank
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.058% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
      • 0.044% fail on Panel
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Access panel
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
      • 0.015% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
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