Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT car check
Is the Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 459 real MOT tests across 285 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 97.1% | 21,629 | 25,750 | 32,840 |
| 2022 | 293 | 84.0% | 19,882 | 27,273 | 37,777 |
| 2021 | 89 | 86.5% | 20,823 | 27,941 | 36,205 |
How Long Does a Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Last?
Based on 285 Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.1% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
84.0% MOT pass rate from 293 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.1% across 68 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT THIS CAR | 86.5% | 459 | 27,285 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Kawasaki KE125 | 78.6% | 471 | 9,244 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 459 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford S-max St-line HEV CVT owner drives around 8,167 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.