2019 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A passed 86.5% of its 599 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.7%) and brakes (3.2%) 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 pins and bushes — tread depth alone was recorded 21 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.2% in the 0-30k band and 17.1% in the 60-90k band, a 8.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 22 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.2% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 19 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.2% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 6 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 19 |
| 4 | Wipers | 14 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
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 | 21.5% | 129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 123 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 8 |
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 | 147 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 321 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 123 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 144 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 148 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 156 | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 149 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.2% 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 2019 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss As pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 599 2019 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 599 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.