Ds Ds7
From 3,571 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ds7s fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.4% vs 84.3% for 2018.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 112 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 112 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 77 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 70 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 52 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 29 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 19 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 15 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.4% of failures are serious: 41.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 87.8% while Diesel versions pass at 80.4%, a 7 percentage point gap.
Ds Ds7 on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 524 newly registered in the past year with 123 leaving, a net gain of 401. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 5,297 | 70 | +7 | -13 | -6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 5,303 | 70 | +317 | -47 | +270 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5,024 | 79 | +132 | -32 | +100 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4,943 | 60 | +68 | -31 | +37 |
| 2024 Q3 | 4,919 | 47 | +112 | -38 | +74 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,840 | 52 | +71 | -8 | +63 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,791 | 38 | +215 | -0 | +281 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,507 | 41 | +175 | -17 | +158 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Ptch Ss A | Petrol | 566 | 12% |
| Ds7 Crossback Prstge Ptch Ss A | Petrol | 498 | 11% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A | Diesel | 437 | 10% |
| Ds 7 Performance Ln+ Bhdi Ss A | Diesel | 406 | 9% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S | Diesel | 327 | 7% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfmnc Ln+ Bhdi Ss A | Diesel | 293 | 6% |
| Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A | Diesel | 258 | 6% |
| Ds 7 Rivoli Bluehdi S/S Auto | Diesel | 248 | 5% |
| Ds 7 Pallas Bluehdi Auto | Diesel | 240 | 5% |
| Ds7 Crossback Rivoli Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 234 | 5% |
| Ds7 C-Back Ultraprstg Ptch Ssa | Petrol | 219 | 5% |
| Ds7 Crossback Prestige Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 216 | 5% |
| Ds7 Cback Ultra Prstg Phev4X4A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 137 | 3% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfmnc Ln+ Ptch Ss A | Petrol | 93 | 2% |
| Ds7 C-Back Ultraprstg Bhdiss A | Diesel | 90 | 2% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfrmc Ln Ptch Ss | Petrol | 84 | 2% |
| Ds7 Crossback Rivoli Bhdi Ss A | Diesel | 68 | 1% |
| Ds 7 Etoile Bluehdi Auto | Diesel | 67 | 1% |
| Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Phev 4X4A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 59 | 1% |
| Ds7 Crossback Prstge Phev4X4A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 55 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 93.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 86.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 84.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ds7s tested had between 28,790 and 43,169 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,585 median miles, the Ds7 has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ds models
Common questions
What is the Ds Ds7 MOT pass rate?
The Ds Ds7 has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,571 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ds Ds7?
The most common MOT failure on the Ds Ds7 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 112 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Ds Ds7s are on UK roads?
There are 5,297 Ds Ds7s currently licensed on UK roads, with 70 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ds Ds7 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ds Ds7 is 33,585 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,790 and 43,169 miles.
Buying a used Ds7?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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