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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2011
64.7% pass rate
from 7,038 tests in 2021
(8.9% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Horn (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.099% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.085% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.085% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.071% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.071% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Seats
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other towbar components (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Load security (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Tailgate (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Tailgate condition (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Axles (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Axle
    • 0.071% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.071% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.057% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Pivot
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.043% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.071% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal
    • 0.085% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Lever (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.071% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.043% fail on Pre-tensioners (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.81% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.099% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages
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