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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2014
70.4% pass rate
from 6,759 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (72% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.089% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.089% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.074% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.81% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.074% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.089% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Axles
      • 0.074% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.98% fail on Compression ignition (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
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