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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 220 vehicles, the 2022 Ford S Max has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Ford S Max?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Ford S Max are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2022)

220 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford S Max

CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford S Max. 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 is passing MOT at 90.2%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests a genuinely reliable family car at this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at 7.7%, which is reassuringly low and unlikely to concern most buyers.

These vehicles are averaging 25,498 miles at test—typical for their age—and when they do fail, it's rarely severe: only 0.2 failures per vehicle, with advisories clustering around 1.0 per car. If you're shopping for a used S-MAX from this year, you're looking at a mechanically sound prospect, though you should still have a pre-purchase inspection to catch that small minority prone to issues early.

We have limited data for the 2022 Ford S Max — 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

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 14k–35k

For context

These stats describe 220 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 220 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 22.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake wear 4.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 3.9%

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 220 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 99,579 Ford S Max vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.4%

29,244

Black 24.1%

23,949

Grey 16.3%

16,235

Blue 14.9%

14,825

White 9.2%

9,211

Red 3.6%

3,626

Green 0.9%

900

Brown 0.7%

719

Orange 0.6%

627

Gold 0.2%

175

Purple 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford S Max 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.

21,980

typical

14,355

low mileage

35,337

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford S Max vehicles fall between 14,355 and 35,337 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,355 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.

✓ 14,355–35,337 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford S Maxs sit.

⚠ Over 47,704 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

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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