FORD S-MAX MOT Pass Rate
71.3% of 27,499 FORD S-MAX MOT tests pass.
At 71.3%, The S-MAX passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD S-MAX passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 60.6% at 0–3 years versus 61.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 60.6% | 33 | 46,121 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.8% | 2,247 | 43,572 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.4% | 6,662 | 74,294 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.4% | 13,093 | 115,257 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.8% | 5,464 | 143,830 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 49.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.3% | not working |
| Suspension | 35.7% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 30.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 26.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate