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LD68 TGJ

2018 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS533,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD68 TGJ
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 59,360 miles

Nearside Rear door hinge deteriorated noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 59,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door hinge deteriorated noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 52,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 47,422 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,847 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,845 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 27,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 27,795 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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LD68 TGJ is a 2018 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 33,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Ds DS5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD68 TGJ is a 2018 Ds DS5, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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