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AF16 HJX

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,318 mi
Last recorded92,318 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 HJX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 87,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,363 miles

both rear tyres perished and split at tread base

engine oil level on min

front registration plate degraded

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

osr brake disc face corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Apr 2024 81,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and split at tread base

engine oil level on min

front registration plate degraded

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

osr brake disc face corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,599 miles

both front tyres bald on inside,perished and worn to 2/3mm

both rear tyres perished

osr brake disc corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both front tyres bald on inside,perished and worn to 2/3mm

both rear tyres perished

osr brake disc corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,442 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

rear registration plate degraded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,438 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

rear registration plate degraded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,931 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn almost to fail limit

rear exhaust hanger corroded and adrift

Fail 12 Apr 2021 57,930 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn almost to fail limit

rear exhaust hanger corroded and adrift

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,873 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,615 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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AF16 HJX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF16 HJX registered?

AF16 HJX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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