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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2013
67.6% pass rate
from 6,607 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.061% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 0.32% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
      • 0.076% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Hose (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.076% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Reservoirs (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.076% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.061% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Lever
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.015% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.091% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.89% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
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