Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S
From 795 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 41 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 | 41 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 4 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.2% of Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit |
| 2019 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2018 | 84.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/Ss tested had between 29,697 and 52,904 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,493 median miles, the Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 795 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ds Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S is 38,493 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,697 and 52,904 miles.
Buying a used Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-Hdi S/S?
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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