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SL68 LJE

2018 Ds DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS533,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL68 LJE
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 55,685 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 55,679 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Causing excessive movement at the wheel (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 50,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 34,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 34,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,353 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 25,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SL68 LJE is a 2018 Ds DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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What year was SL68 LJE registered?

SL68 LJE is a 2018 Ds DS5, first registered on 27 December 2018.

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