MOT Check for FORD S-MAXs

The FORD S-MAX makes up 947,168 of the overall 88,684,066 FORD MOT test results. Select your S-MAX model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:73 times
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release  Occurs:277 times
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gii Occurs:44 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour  Occurs:246 times
Offside Rear position lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:42 times
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Occurs:63 times
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Occurs:41 times
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:1,064 times
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak b Occurs:59 times
Nearside Position lamp not working a Occurs:40 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction h Occurs:427 times
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Occurs:67 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:199 times
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:165 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:199 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:623 times
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:91 times
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect c Occurs:82 times
Offside Front Side repeater insecure  Occurs:63 times
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault e Occurs:123 times
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:96 times
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) Occurs:54 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing  Occurs:102 times
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Occurs:133 times
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:83 times
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