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Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 reliable? We analysed 1,466 real MOT tests across 236 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,466 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.9%
Typical Mileage
111,642mi
Annual Mileage
10,718mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 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 TDCI 138.

Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,751 mi/yr
Typical
10,718 mi/yr
Average
11,121 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,650 mi/yr

Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
111,642 mi
75th Percentile
143,508 mi
95th Percentile
184,710 mi
Max Recorded
1,580,080 mi

How Does the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 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 TDCI 138 THIS CAR 84.9% 1,466 111,642 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
BMW 330D M Sport Auto 86.8% 2,862 92,235 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138?

The Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 1,466 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 owner drives around 10,718 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.

Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 reliable?
Based on 1,466 MOT tests, the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 has a 84.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 do per year?
The typical Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 does around 10,718 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 138?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.