Ford S Max: tyres MOT failures
Of the 483,919 Ford S Max MOT tests in this dataset, 7.5% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,076 | 7.8% |
| 2007 | 38,422 | 7.7% |
| 2008 | 35,071 | 7.4% |
| 2009 | 42,874 | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 60,180 | 7.4% |
| 2011 | 42,654 | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 46,184 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 41,029 | 7.6% |
| 2014 | 41,746 | 8.2% |
| 2015 | 19,846 | 8.6% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 30,334 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 13,814 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 10,968 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 4,027 | 5.3% |
| 2021 | 1,759 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 889 | 5.5% |
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.