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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.6% pass rate
from 7,691 tests in 2021
(9.8% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.013% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.013% fail on Arm
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.091% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.052% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (18% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Axles (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Size/type
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Reservoirs (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.078% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.052% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.013% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.95% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on System
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.052% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.052% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.091% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.091% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.039% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other towbar components
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.79% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.052% fail on Other components
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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