Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 764 real MOT tests across 501 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max Titanium 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 Titanium HEV CVT.
Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford S-max Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium HEV CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 212 | 86.3% | 15,864 | 24,811 | 31,637 |
| 2022 | 476 | 83.2% | 17,309 | 24,559 | 34,378 |
| 2021 | 68 | 83.8% | 22,152 | 28,439 | 37,661 |
How Long Does a Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Last?
Based on 501 Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Titanium 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 Titanium HEV CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.3% MOT pass rate from 212 tests
83.2% MOT pass rate from 476 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 212 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.2% — 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 Titanium 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 Titanium HEV CVT THIS CAR | 84.3% | 764 | 25,108 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 |
| Suzuki Samurai | 67.5% | 735 | 71,694 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford S-max Titanium HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 764 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 Titanium 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 Titanium HEV CVT owner drives around 6,632 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.