Ds DS7 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ds DS7 reliable? We analysed 9,395 real MOT tests across 1,895 vehicles to find out.
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The Ds DS7 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ds DS7.
Ds DS7 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ds DS7. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ds DS7 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ds DS7 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ds DS7 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ds DS7 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ds DS7 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ds DS7 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ds DS7 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ds DS7 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 337 | 87.8% | 21,860 | 29,349 | 40,232 |
| 2020 | 692 | 88.4% | 23,827 | 32,922 | 44,540 |
| 2019 | 5,291 | 85.7% | 25,162 | 36,143 | 49,200 |
| 2018 | 2,865 | 84.7% | 25,632 | 38,346 | 52,561 |
How Long Does a Ds DS7 Last?
Based on 1,895 Ds DS7 vehicles on UK roads.
Ds DS7 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ds DS7 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ds DS7
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.4% MOT pass rate from 692 tests
84.7% MOT pass rate from 2,865 tests
The best year to buy a used Ds DS7 is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.4% across 692 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ds DS7 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ds DS7 THIS CAR | 85.6% | 9,395 | 36,274 mi | — yrs |
| Ds DS3 | 78.4% | 289,414 | 39,391 mi | 11 yrs |
| Ds DS4 | 78.8% | 41,313 | 46,222 mi | 11 yrs |
| Ds DS5 | 81.5% | 12,497 | 49,754 mi | 11 yrs |
| Honda Nsx | 88.9% | 8,302 | 58,032 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Ds DS3 (78.4% pass rate) and the Ds DS4 (78.8% pass rate), the Ds DS7 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ds DS7Should you buy a used Ds DS7?
The Ds DS7 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% across 9,395 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ds DS7 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ds DS7 owner drives around 7,522 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.