2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A passed 89.2% of its 775 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.5%) and tyres (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 40 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.2% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 35 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 31 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 14 |
| 5 | Washers | 10 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.1% | 171 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 154 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.3% | 72 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 18 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 190 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 426 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 136 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 181 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 205 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 194 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 195 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss As pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 775 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2019 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 775 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.