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Ford S Max MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford S Max. Check any S Max by registration number below.

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Ford Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford S Max — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford S Max has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S Max is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ford S Max, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford S Max performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 69 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2011

Based on 60 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2010

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2009

Based on 66 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2008

Based on 58 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2007

Based on 91 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2006

Based on 56 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

0

Based on 25 vehicles

72.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford S Max

Ford S Max — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford S Max MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford S Max?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford S Max is 91.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford S Max?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford S Max reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Ford S Max is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford S Max?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford S Max?
Typical mileage for the Ford S Max: 127,547 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S Max to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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