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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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Occurs:47 times
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:117 times
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:41 times
Nearside Front Front position lamp not working Occurs:956 times
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bii Occurs:65 times
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Occurs:1,519 times
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:224 times
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted Occurs:48 times
Offside Headlamp insecure c Occurs:184 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements ai Occurs:710 times
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Occurs:151 times
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:54 times
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Occurs:280 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Occurs:229 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour a Occurs:317 times
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users c Occurs:44 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Occurs:246 times
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:695 times
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:376 times
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Occurs:542 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:30,674 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:795 times
Central Upper Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:74 times
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:39 times
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Occurs:517 times
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