Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G car check
Is the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G reliable? We analysed 1,139 real MOT tests across 231 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G is about 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 6G.
Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G 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 TDCI 6G Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G 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 6G THIS CAR | 74.2% | 1,139 | 139,984 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A | 93.4% | 1,711 | 22,644 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 6G outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 6G has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.2% across 1,139 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 TDCI 6G 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 TDCI 6G owner drives around 8,353 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.