Ford S-max
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 137,567 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
137,567
Best Year
2020 (89%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Ford S-max?
Ford S-max by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87% | 1,832 | 32,060 mi |
| 2020 | 89% | 2,711 | 36,267 mi |
| 2019 | 85% | 4,133 | 45,474 mi |
| 2018 | 86% | 3,879 | 53,815 mi |
| 2017 | 86% | 8,910 | 66,218 mi |
| 2016 | 85% | 11,499 | 72,403 mi |
| 2015 | 81% | 5,624 | 80,981 mi |
| 2014 | 77% | 11,793 | 93,914 mi |
| 2013 | 75% | 11,792 | 102,349 mi |
| 2012 | 76% | 13,192 | 110,834 mi |
| 2011 | 76% | 12,169 | 120,774 mi |
| 2010 | 75% | 16,703 | 125,655 mi |
| 2009 | 71% | 11,518 | 135,721 mi |
| 2008 | 71% | 9,323 | 143,734 mi |
| 2007 | 70% | 9,374 | 144,791 mi |
| 2006 | 69% | 3,115 | 142,042 mi |
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About the Ford S-max
The Ford S-max has been tested 137,567 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (2006 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 2,711 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD S-MAXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 142,042 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 32,060 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the S-max is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
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