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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the DS Ds 5. Check any Ds 5 by registration number below.

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98.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.9%

vs DS Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

DS Ds 5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The DS Ds 5 has an average MOT pass rate of 98.8%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the DS brand average of 87.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ds 5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used DS Ds 5, 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 5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 81 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
DS average: 87.9%
Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

Other DS Models

Compare MOT reliability across DS models.

DS DS5

82.0% pass rate

DS Ds7 C-back Pfmnc Ln+ Bhdi Ss A

92.7% pass rate

DS Ds7 Crossback Elegance Bhdi Ss

88.2% pass rate

DS Ds7 Crossback Prstge Bhdi Ss A

89.1% pass rate

DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev

88.4% pass rate

DS DS3

87.7% 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 5

DS Ds 5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the DS Ds 5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the DS Ds 5?
The average MOT pass rate for the DS Ds 5 is 98.8% compared to the DS average of 87.9%. 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 5?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the DS Ds 5 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 98.8%, the DS Ds 5 is rated as "Excellent" 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 5?
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 5?
Typical mileage for the DS Ds 5: 159,091 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ds 5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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