2019 Ford S-Max · 6,296 MOT tests
2019 Ford S-Max reliability
2019 Ford S-Maxs fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 S-Max years (6,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- 22.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,331
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,296
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (576% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford S-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Brakes3.3%
- Seat belts and airbags2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Number plates and VIN1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.15%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.43%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.7%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (2.6%)
Other years
Every Ford S-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford S-Max reliable?
2019 Ford S-Maxs fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 S-Max years (6,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford S-Max MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (4.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford S-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford S-Max shows 37,331 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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