Ford S-max titanium tdci 143 vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford S-max titanium tdci 143
78%
MOT pass rate · 162 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford S-max titanium tdci 143 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford S-max titanium tdci 143 | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 176,882 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 162 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford S-max titanium tdci 143
No fault breakdown available.
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford S-max titanium tdci 143 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford S-max titanium tdci 143 report Full Ford Transit report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.