Ford S Max: suspension MOT failures
Of the 483,919 Ford S Max MOT tests in this dataset, 7.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,076 | 18.6% |
| 2007 | 38,422 | 15.6% |
| 2008 | 35,071 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 42,874 | 12.6% |
| 2010 | 60,180 | 8.6% |
| 2011 | 42,654 | 7.7% |
| 2012 | 46,184 | 7.2% |
| 2013 | 41,029 | 6.7% |
| 2014 | 41,746 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 19,846 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 30,334 | 0.4% |
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.