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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the DS DS 4. Check any DS 4 by registration number below.

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81.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs DS Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

DS DS 4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The DS DS 4 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the DS brand average of 80.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the DS 4 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a DS DS 4 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your DS 4 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used DS DS 4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the DS DS 4 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 3,000 vehicles

81.0%Good
DS average: 80.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Top MOT Failures — DS DS 4

The most common reasons a DS DS 4 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.8%
2

Suspension

13.0%
3

Brakes

11.2%
4

Tyres

9.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.5%
DS DS 4 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

30.0%

Rear

28.0%

Offside

20.0%

Other DS Models

Compare MOT reliability across DS models.

DS DS 3 Crossback

82.5% pass rate

DS DS 7 Crossback

83.8% pass rate

DS DS 3

78.2% pass rate

DS DS 5

77.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for DS DS 4

DS DS 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the DS DS 4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the DS DS 4?
The average MOT pass rate for the DS DS 4 is 81.0% compared to the DS average of 80.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a DS DS 4?
The most common MOT failures on the DS DS 4 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.8%), Suspension (13.0%), Brakes (11.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the DS DS 4 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, the DS DS 4 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a DS DS 4?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a DS DS 4?
Typical mileage for the DS DS 4: 20,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used DS 4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your DS DS 4's MOT History

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