Ford S-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2019
88.5% pass rate
from 131 tests in 2021
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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford S-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.76% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (15 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
  • 0.76% fail on Suspension
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints
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