Ford S-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 201682.9% pass rate
from 7,020 tests in 2021
(7.5% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
(38% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.071% fail on Size/type
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5.0% fail on
Visibility
(25% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Washers
- 0.043% fail on Bonnet
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0.028% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.028% fail on Windscreen
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0.028% fail on
View to rear
- 0.028% fail on Mirrors
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4.2% fail on
Brakes
(50% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(86% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Brake linings
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0.53% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.53% fail on Brake discs
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(110% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
(64% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
(64% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.085% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.071% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.071% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.071% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.20% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(140% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.043% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
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0.014% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.014% fail on Pedal
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0.014% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.014% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(86% worse than other 2016 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.028% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.43% fail on
Headlamps
(41% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.43% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.43% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.43% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.20% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.014% fail on Horn
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0.014% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.014% fail on Position lamp
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.40% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Suspension
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Suspension arms
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Ball joint
- 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.071% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.043% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.14% fail on
Suspension arms
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(72% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.085% fail on
Compression ignition
(75% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.14% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(72% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.27% fail on Registration plates
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0.26% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(53% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Body
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Other body component
- 0.014% fail on Panel
- 0.043% fail on Bumpers
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0.043% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Doors
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0.043% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.043% fail on Door condition
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0.043% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
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0.014% fail on
Seats
- 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.014% fail on Undertray
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0.085% fail on
Body
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Steering
(84% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Steering linkage components
(87% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint
- 0.014% fail on Track rod end
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0.014% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.028% fail on
Steering linkage components
(87% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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Ford S-MAX (2015 - 2023)
Well-equipped with impressive refinement, comfortable and satisfying to drive, spacious and versatile, no other MPV is as good to drive.