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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.7% pass rate
from 7,536 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Side repeaters (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.066% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.053% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Access panel
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.33% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.093% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.38% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.46% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Emergency exits
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