Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles, the 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT (2022)

298 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford S-Max Titanium HEV CVT is more reliable than average, with an 86.5% first-time pass rate against the UK baseline of 80%, and only 5.4% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—a reassuring figure for a family car. The hybrid powertrain appears well-sorted, with no meaningful petrol versus diesel divide to worry about since this is a hybrid-only cohort.

At 22,075 miles median and 0.21 average failures per vehicle, these S-Max models are running lightly and cleanly for their age, though the 0.9 advisories per car suggests minor wear items are starting to crop up. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check what those advisories have been—suspension and lighting issues are common on seven-seaters—and verify the CVT gearbox has had regular servicing, as that's the most expensive component to repair on a hybrid.

We have limited data for the 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–31k

For context

These stats describe 298 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	297	89.8%	0.21

Colour Breakdown

Based on 570 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 37.9%

216

Black 16.1%

Grey 14.9%

Silver 12.1%

White 10.4%

Red 8.6%

Mileage Distribution

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

22,075

typical

15,486

low mileage

30,716

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVT vehicles fall between 15,486 and 30,716 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,486 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,486–30,716 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford S Max Titanium HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 41,466 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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