FORD · FORD S-MAX · Cars
FORD S-MAX Common
As of 2026 Q1, 68,628 FORD S-MAXs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 91,144 in 2018 Q3 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 22,516 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 5,165 a year (7.5% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2035 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 68,628 on the road.
Rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 5,165 a year (7.5% of survivors). At that pace roughly 46,409 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2035.
About the S-MAX
The Ford S-Max (stylized as Ford S-MAX) is a mid-size MPV that was produced by Ford Europe for the European market. A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), Ford also describes the S-Max as an SAV (sports activity vehicle). Introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the S-Max went on sale alongside the new generation Ford Galaxy in May 2006. The S-Max was intended to be as sporty as a saloon car, and spacious as an MPV. It drew inspiration from the seven-seater large MPV Galaxy and the compact MPV Ford C-Max. The S-Max received many positive reviews and awards, and was voted European Car of the Year 2007...
FORD S-MAX — questions & answers
How many FORD S-MAX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 68,628 FORD S-MAX were still registered in the UK — 63,426 licensed and on the road, plus 5,202 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD S-MAX rare?
The FORD S-MAX is common, with 68,628 still on the road, making it rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD S-MAX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD S-MAX on UK roads fell by 5,596 (7.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 46,409 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most FORD S-MAX use?
Most FORD S-MAX run on diesel — about 90% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the FORD S-MAX peak?
The FORD S-MAX peaked at 91,144 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.