Ford S-max Zetec TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford S-max Zetec TDCI car check
Is the Ford S-max Zetec TDCI reliable? We analysed 2,878 real MOT tests across 590 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 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 Zetec TDCI.
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford S-max Zetec TDCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 150 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 129 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £125
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £68.75
- Insurance group
- 20 of 50
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Zetec TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford S-max Zetec TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Zetec TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 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 Zetec TDCI THIS CAR | 85.0% | 2,878 | 106,626 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 |
| BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto | 90.5% | 1,830 | 41,312 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford S-max Zetec TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford S-max Zetec TDCIShould you buy a used Ford S-max Zetec TDCI?
The Ford S-max Zetec TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 2,878 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford S-max Zetec TDCI owner drives around 9,893 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
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.