Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT car check
Is the Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 159 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max Vignale 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 Vignale HEV CVT.
Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford S-max Vignale 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 Vignale HEV CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85 | 88.2% | 12,416 | 18,286 | 25,276 |
How Long Does a Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT Last?
Based on 108 Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Vignale 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 Vignale HEV CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 85 tests.
How Does the Ford S-max Vignale 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 Vignale HEV CVT THIS CAR | 88.7% | 159 | 21,180 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 |
| Mazda CX-30 GT Sport Tech ED MHEV A | 95.2% | 186 | 18,914 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford S-max Vignale HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 159 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 Vignale HEV CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.