MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Ford : S-Max

Ford S-Max

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
20061,84849.46%Suspension component excessively damaged or corroded.
20075,44651.34%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
20085,13754.58%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
20096,38154.93%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
20109,15459.56%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
20116,55963.74%Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
20127,12162.73%Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
20136,30763.88%Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
20146,58063.65%Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
20153,29874.17%Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
20166,87479.59%Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
20175,27580.32%Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
20182,42480.2%Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
20192,32379.47%Electrical wiring insecure.
20201,20081.83%Electrical wiring insecure.
202124776.92%Electrical wiring insecure.
20222100%n/a
202410%Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.

Tests: 76,177

Average Ford S-Max pass rate: 64.92%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous13%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major12%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous12%
4Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous11%
5Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major10%
6Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major7%
7Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major7%
8Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major7%
9Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.4.7.1(b)(ii)Major7%
10Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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