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AP16 FWK

2016 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FWK
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,920 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 67,920 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 57,977 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,582 miles

Rear brake disc inner faces rusty on edges

Tread on offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to wear bars

Fail 18 Mar 2022 42,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc inner faces rusty on edges

Tread on offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to wear bars

Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,320 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,507 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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AP16 FWK is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP16 FWK registered?

AP16 FWK is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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