Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT (2022)

178 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 178 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Ford S-MAX ST-Line HEV CVT passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.3% of the time, which is a solid 3.3 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a reliable performer overall with only 4.5% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect. The low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.8 per vehicle confirm this is a mechanically sound generation so far.

At an average mileage of 27,166 km for a two-year-old model, these cars are running well within normal territory, and the typical owner is encountering fewer than one fault per test. If you're considering this model, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid system and CVT gearbox, as these are the components most likely to diverge from the routine wear pattern.

Average reliability 3.3% above UK average
83.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,983
typical mileage
17,595–34,127 middle half
4.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,595
low mileage
24,983
typical
34,127
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT vehicles fall between 17,595 and 34,127 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford S Max ST Line HEV CVT:

2023