2018 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate
260 MOT tests on the 2018 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A are in this dataset, and 89.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 11.1%, so the 2018 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 10 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.5% versus 8.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 11 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 3 | Washers | 7 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 6 | Wipers | 4 |
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 | 21.9% | 57 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 50 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 24 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.8% | 15 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
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 | 60 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 55 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 54 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 51 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 54 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A
On a 2018 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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
How many 2018 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss As pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 260 2018 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2018 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 260 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.