2019 DS Ds7 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,670 MOT tests, the 2019 DS Ds7 recorded an 87.3% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (9.5% fail rate), the 2019 Ds7 comes out 3.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) 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 212 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.0% in the 0-30k band and 17.1% in the 90-120k band, a 7.2-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 212 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 158 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 138 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 122 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 69 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 38 |
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 | 212 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 145 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 136 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 73 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 61 |
| 6 | Washers | 39 |
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 | 22.8% | 1,066 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 922 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 312 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 177 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.0% | 140 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 83 |
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 | 1,758 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,435 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 433 | 18.7% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,252 | 12.3% |
| Diesel | 418 | 17.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,141 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 1,150 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 1,174 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 1,178 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ds7
On a 2019 Ds7, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% 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 Ds7s pass their MOT?
87.3% of the 4,670 2019 DS Ds7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 DS Ds7?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Ds7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,670 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.