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Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.9% 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.

  • 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
  • 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
    • 0.028% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.028% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.37% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.071% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 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
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 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
  • 0.37% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 0.31% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
      • 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
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.043% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Doors
      • 0.043% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.043% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 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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