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Ford S-Max

67.7%

67.7% failed (1390 of 2053)

country average 57.8%, index 117

12-14 years

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

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Inspection statistics (Ireland)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 6 to 8 years: 759 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,367 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 2,053 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 1,072 inspections

12 to 14 years: 2,053 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1120 fail items across 2053 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 825 fail items across 2053 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 577 fail items across 2053 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 451 fail items across 2053 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 343 fail items across 2053 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

6 to 8 years: 759 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 171 fail items across 759 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 75 fail items across 759 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 66 fail items across 759 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 63 fail items across 759 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 15 fail items across 759 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

9 to 11 years: 1,367 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 550 fail items across 1367 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 520 fail items across 1367 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 280 fail items across 1367 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 239 fail items across 1367 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 231 fail items across 1367 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

15 to 19 years: 1,072 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 653 fail items across 1072 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 509 fail items across 1072 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 352 fail items across 1072 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 337 fail items across 1072 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 263 fail items across 1072 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

Inspection statistics (United Kingdom)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 3 to 5 years: 3,005 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 10,772 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 15,348 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 17,693 inspections
  • 15 to 17 years: 12,232 inspections
  • 18 to 20 years: 1,940 inspections

12 to 14 years: 17,693 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7058 of the 17693 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 738 of the 1933 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

3 to 5 years: 3,005 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 664 of the 3005 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

6 to 8 years: 10,772 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2372 of the 10772 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 292 of the 1384 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

9 to 11 years: 15,348 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5202 of the 15348 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

15 to 17 years: 12,232 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5577 of the 12232 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 442 of the 1143 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

18 to 20 years: 1,940 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 972 of the 1940 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Inspection statistics (Czechia)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 0 to 2 years: 6,345 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 35,442 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 34,122 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 34,930 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 30,193 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 22,532 inspections

3 to 5 years: 35,442 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1725 of the 35442 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1374 of the 35442 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1269 of the 35442 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1226 of the 35442 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 620 of the 35442 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

0 to 2 years: 6,345 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 105 of the 6345 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 38 of the 6345 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 36 of the 6345 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33 of the 6345 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 27 of the 6345 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 1 more

6 to 8 years: 34,122 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5491 of the 34122 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4768 of the 34122 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3538 of the 34122 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2815 of the 34122 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1146 of the 34122 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

9 to 11 years: 34,930 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 9577 of the 34930 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7418 of the 34930 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5207 of the 34930 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4651 of the 34930 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1757 of the 34930 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

12 to 14 years: 30,193 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11454 of the 30193 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6940 of the 30193 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5936 of the 30193 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5331 of the 30193 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2715 of the 30193 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

15 to 19 years: 22,532 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8904 of the 22532 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6383 of the 22532 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4889 of the 22532 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3683 of the 22532 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2990 of the 22532 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

Inspection statistics (Netherlands)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 3 to 5 years: 545 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 2,679 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 3,802 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 6,000 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 7,130 inspections

15 to 19 years: 7,130 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2151 of the 7130 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1582 of the 7130 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 761 of the 7130 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 360 of the 7130 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 279 of the 7130 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 3 more

3 to 5 years: 545 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 61 of the 545 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 59 of the 545 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 15 of the 545 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11 of the 545 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

6 to 8 years: 2,679 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 400 of the 2679 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 395 of the 2679 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 103 of the 2679 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 87 of the 2679 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 26 of the 2679 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 1 more

9 to 11 years: 3,802 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 777 of the 3802 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 729 of the 3802 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 334 of the 3802 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 164 of the 3802 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 100 of the 3802 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 3 more

12 to 14 years: 6,000 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1386 of the 6000 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1297 of the 6000 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 883 of the 6000 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 254 of the 6000 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 216 of the 6000 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 3 more

Inspection statistics (Norway)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 6 to 8 years: 1,003 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 992 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 2,029 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 1,550 inspections

12 to 14 years: 2,029 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 709 of the 2029 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 625 of the 2029 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 558 of the 2029 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 427 of the 2029 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 344 of the 2029 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

6 to 8 years: 1,003 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 141 of the 1003 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 93 of the 1003 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 65 of the 1003 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 1003 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 1003 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

9 to 11 years: 992 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 244 of the 992 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 180 of the 992 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 172 of the 992 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 93 of the 992 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 50 of the 992 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

15 to 19 years: 1,550 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 831 of the 1550 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 737 of the 1550 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 578 of the 1550 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 478 of the 1550 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 334 of the 1550 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

Inspection statistics (Finland)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 9 to 11 years: 781 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 963 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 1,669 inspections

15 to 19 years: 1,669 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1365 fail items across 1669 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 734 fail items across 1669 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 369 fail items across 1669 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and body

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 331 fail items across 1669 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 329 fail items across 1669 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

9 to 11 years: 781 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 340 fail items across 781 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 161 fail items across 781 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 82 fail items across 781 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 67 fail items across 781 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 39 fail items across 781 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

12 to 14 years: 963 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 520 fail items across 963 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 354 fail items across 963 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 112 fail items across 963 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and body

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 106 fail items across 963 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 106 fail items across 963 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

22.9% failed (125 of 545)

country average 20.8%, index 110

22.1% failed (664 of 3005)

country average 12.8%, index 173

No data

Too few inspections

Too few inspections

6-8 years

30.4% failed (814 of 2679)

country average 28.6%, index 106

21.9% failed (2664 of 12156)

country average 19.2%, index 114

No data

34.1% failed (259 of 759)

country average 31.8%, index 107

27.3% failed (274 of 1003)

country average 32.6%, index 84

9-11 years

41.9% failed (1593 of 3802)

country average 33.6%, index 125

33.9% failed (5202 of 15348)

country average 28.1%, index 121

No data

62.4% failed (853 of 1367)

country average 47.6%, index 131

44.9% failed (445 of 992)

country average 44.6%, index 101

12-14 years

49.3% failed (2958 of 6000)

country average 42.8%, index 115

39.7% failed (7796 of 19626)

country average 36.3%, index 109

6.1% failed (79 of 1303)

country average 8.1%, index 75

67.7% failed (1390 of 2053)

country average 57.8%, index 117

66.7% failed (1354 of 2029)

country average 57.5%, index 116

15-19 years

50.3% failed (3587 of 7130)

country average 49.5%, index 102

45.7% failed (6991 of 15315)

country average 42.1%, index 109

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

12.5% failed (854 of 6819)

country average 10.3%, index 122

75.9% failed (814 of 1072)

country average 68.6%, index 111

79% failed (1224 of 1550)

country average 69.8%, index 113

20-24 years

Too few inspections

No data

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

25-30 years

No data

No data

Based on MOT age 24-26 and 27-29 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

All generations

Citing this data

Plateop, Ford S-Max, inspection statistics Ireland, reference date 2026-09-13, https://ireland.plateop.com/modellen/ford/s-max

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