FORD S-MAX MOT pass rate
71.8% of 107,836 FORD S-MAX MOT tests pass.
At 71.8%, The S-MAX passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD S-MAX passes 71.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD S-MAX tested at 0–3 years pass 86.1% of the time, compared with just 61.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.1% | 1,126 | 29,760 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.6% | 8,706 | 43,387 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.7% | 27,941 | 73,998 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.2% | 50,538 | 115,564 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.9% | 19,525 | 142,703 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD S-MAX
The most common reason the FORD S-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 31.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 8.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD S-MAX?
- 71.8% of FORD S-MAX MOT tests pass, based on 107,836 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD S-MAX?
- The most common reason the FORD S-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD S-MAX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.