2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 DS DS7 MOT pass rate and common faults

555 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 555 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    40 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Daytime running lamps: not working0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.4%
  3. Suspension1.8%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 DS DS7?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2020 DS DS7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 555 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 DS DS7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 DS DS7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).