Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 (2011)
2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138
CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Ford S-Max Titanium TDCi 138 is a reliability concern: only 48.3% pass their MOT first time, nearly 32 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and with an average of 0.67 failures per vehicle, these diesels are clearly prone to problems. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort and advisory notices are virtually non-existent, suggesting failures are typically repairable rather than catastrophic.
At 121,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old vehicle, these S-Maxes are running about average for age, so wear-and-tear is the likely culprit behind the high failure rate rather than exceptional abuse. Before buying one, budget for repairs, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions systems (where TDCi failures typically occur), and factor in ongoing maintenance costs—this model demands more attention than most family MPVs of its age.
We have limited data for the 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 151 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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Before you buy a 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138
Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 150 | 84.9% | 0.65 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 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.
Half of all 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 vehicles fall between 104,023 and 137,571 miles.
2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 — Still on the Road
Most 2011 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138s are still being driven.
61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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