Ford S Max: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 5.7% of Ford S Max MOT tests — 27,729 tests out of 483,919. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,076 | 8.9% |
| 2007 | 38,422 | 8.5% |
| 2008 | 35,071 | 7.5% |
| 2009 | 42,874 | 7.1% |
| 2010 | 60,180 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 42,654 | 5.1% |
| 2012 | 46,184 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 41,029 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 41,746 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 19,846 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 30,334 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 13,814 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 10,968 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 4,027 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 1,759 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 889 | 1.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.