DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A MOT pass rate & common failures
The DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A appears in 1,170 MOT tests spanning model years 2018–2021, and 88.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A comes out 1.6pp worse. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and brakes (3.3%) 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 44 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.8% once past 90-120k — 2.7× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 260 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 599 | 86.5% | 13.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 211 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Brakes |
| 2021 | 100 | 92.0% | 8.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 10 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 9 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 44 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 39 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 25 |
| 5 | Washers | 19 |
| 6 | Wipers | 19 |
| 7 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 7 |
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 | 22.0% | 257 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.3% | 226 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 83 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.9% | 46 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 17 |
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 | 307 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 602 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 225 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 200 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 275 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 323 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 324 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (3.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A?
88.3% of the 1,170 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.7% fail rate, across model years 2018–2021.
What does the DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, then brakes (3.3%).
How much does mileage affect Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.8% for 90-120k, a 11.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,170 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.