Ford S-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 201274.0% pass rate
from 6,699 tests in 2017
(24% 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.
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8.6% fail on
Tyres
(53% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Size/type
- 0.045% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Valve stem
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7.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.97% fail on Headlamp
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0.19% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
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0.93% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.93% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.85% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Individual lamps (88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.015% fail on Switch
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0.93% fail on
Flashing type
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0.78% fail on
Position lamps
(48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Front lamps (41% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear lamps (62% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.090% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.045% fail on Horn
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
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6.0% fail on
Suspension
(66% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Trailing arms
(40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Attachment (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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1.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.015% fail on Drive shafts
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1.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.63% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.18% fail on
Radius arms
(20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(68% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.015% fail on Linkage condition
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0.090% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.075% fail on Front
- 0.015% fail on Rear
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0.090% fail on
Shock absorbers
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.045% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.015% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.015% fail on Condition
- 0.015% fail on Front suspension joints
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3.1% fail on
Trailing arms
(40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Brakes
(54% worse than other 2012 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Hub components
(120% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Brake discs
- 0.015% fail on Brake linings
- 0.015% fail on Brake calipers
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0.52% fail on
Brake performance
(53% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Front wheels
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Rear wheels (82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Brake imbalance
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.16% fail on
Components
- 0.12% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Hoses
- 0.015% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.16% fail on
Components
- 0.12% fail on ABS
- 0.060% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.060% fail on
Mechanical components
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.045% fail on
Pedal
- 0.045% fail on Anti-slip
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0.045% fail on
Pedal
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake
(85% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.015% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.015% fail on Locking devices
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5.2% fail on
Hub components
(120% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(37% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Washers
- 0.28% fail on Windscreen
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
- 0.030% fail on Bonnet
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2.2% fail on
Steering
(4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint
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0.015% fail on
Free play
- 0.015% fail on Steering rack
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0.015% fail on
Power steering
- 0.015% fail on Operation
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Installation check
- 0.015% fail on Anchorage's
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.42% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Body condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Doors
- 0.075% fail on Passengers other (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Seats
- 0.015% fail on Passengers
- 0.015% fail on Drivers
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0.39% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.39% fail on Registration plate
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0.19% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.16% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(72% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.045% fail on Cap
- 0.045% fail on System
- 0.060% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Emissions
- 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.090% fail on
Fuel system
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0.030% fail on
Towbars
(20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Towbar (31 times worse than other 2012 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2015)
Strong blend of comfort and performance. Fun to drive. Standard equipment is high on all models.