MOT reliability
Ford S-max titanium tdci
1,081 vehicles · 2,922 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,081 Ford S-max titanium tdci vehicles and 2,922 completed MOT tests, the Ford S-max titanium tdci has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,288 miles.
1,081
Vehicles
2,922
MOT tests
11,328
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford S-max titanium tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford S-max titanium tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other33%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Ford S-max titanium tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 77% |
| 4 | 10 | 90% |
| 5 | 11 | 82% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 12 | 67% |
| 9 | 10 | 60% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1,074), Gas Bi-Fuel (7)
Most common Ford S-max titanium tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford S-max titanium tdci MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Ford S-max titanium tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 58,743 |
| 2016 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 115,902 |
| 2013 | 3 | 39 | 77% | 84,020 |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 169,440 |
| 2008 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 120,216 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 162,580 |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 74% | — |
Ford S-max titanium tdci reliability FAQ
Across 1,081 Ford S-max titanium tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford S-max titanium tdci MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Ford S-max titanium tdci in our data has covered around
125,288 miles.
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