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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Smax. Check any Smax by registration number below.

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58.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-26.8%

vs Ford Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Ford Smax — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Smax has an average MOT pass rate of 58.3%, which is 26.8 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This suggests the Smax can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Ford Smax, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Smax performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 12 vehicles

58.3%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

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95.4% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Smax

Ford Smax — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Smax MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Smax?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Smax is 58.3% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Smax?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Smax reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 58.3%, the Ford Smax is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Smax?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Smax?
Typical mileage for the Ford Smax: 120,693 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Smax to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Ford Smax's MOT History

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