DS DS7 MOT pass rate
86.8% of 3,478 DS DS7 MOT tests pass.
The DS7 passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the average across all DS models, which sits at 78.5%.
The DS DS7 passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.3% at 0–3 years to 81.8% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.3% | 154 | 24,502 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.1% | 3,048 | 42,183 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.8% | 274 | 49,167 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DS DS7
The most common reason the DS DS7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 34.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 21.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 21.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 10.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
Related DS models
- DS DS3 — 77.0% pass rate
- DS DS4 — 75.8% pass rate
- DS DS5 — 81.1% pass rate
- DS DS7 C-BACK PFRMNC — 84.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DS DS7?
- 86.8% of DS DS7 MOT tests pass, based on 3,478 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DS DS7?
- The most common reason the DS DS7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the DS DS7's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DS service history guide for how to check and keep one.