2020 DS7 · 1,233 MOT tests
2020 DS7 reliability
2020 DS7s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 DS7 years (1,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all DS7s: 15.8%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all DS7s: 15.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,219
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,233
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.6% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 DS7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.57%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.57%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.38%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 DS7 reliable?
2020 DS7s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 DS7 years (1,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 DS7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.38% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.14% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 DS7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 DS7 shows 32,219 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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