Ford S Max: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 10.9% of Ford S Max MOT tests — 52,941 tests out of 483,919. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,076 | 18.0% |
| 2007 | 38,422 | 17.8% |
| 2008 | 35,071 | 16.9% |
| 2009 | 42,874 | 16.5% |
| 2010 | 60,180 | 14.0% |
| 2011 | 42,654 | 9.7% |
| 2012 | 46,184 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 41,029 | 9.4% |
| 2014 | 41,746 | 9.6% |
| 2015 | 19,846 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 30,334 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 13,814 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 10,968 | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 4,027 | 6.1% |
| 2021 | 1,759 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 889 | 8.8% |
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.