Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G car check
Is the Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G reliable? We analysed 1,635 real MOT tests across 447 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G 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 6G.
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G — 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 6G — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1753cc
- Power
- 125 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 45.6 mpg
- Urban
- 35.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 54.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2010
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 164 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G 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 6G Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G 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 6G 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 6G THIS CAR | 78.7% | 1,635 | 127,736 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Glc 300 AMG Line E 4MATIC Auto | 90.8% | 941 | 34,172 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 6G outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford S-max Zetec TDCI 6G has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.7% across 1,635 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 6G owner drives around 8,422 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.