MOT reliability
Ford S-max tdci
24 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Ford S-max tdci vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Ford S-max tdci has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 136,235 miles.
24
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
8,826
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford S-max tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford S-max tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Lamps & electrical31%
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Other15%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure8%
Ford S-max tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (24)
Most common Ford S-max tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford S-max tdci MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- ROW 3 SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED UPSIDE DOWN - HEAD LIGHT OUT (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Ford S-max tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 119,818 |
Ford S-max tdci reliability FAQ
Across 24 Ford S-max tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford S-max tdci MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Ford S-max tdci in our data has covered around
136,235 miles.
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