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AX16 JVC

2016 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 JVC
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,531 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 74,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,745 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 68,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 61,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loads of cuts and bald at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Unable to confirm if Headlamp cleaning device is fitted as standard, benefit of doubt given to presenter

Fail 18 May 2023 61,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loads of cuts and bald at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 49,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and has chunks missing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and has chunks missing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,450 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 41,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 31,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,485 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 24,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper ripped / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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AX16 JVC is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX16 JVC registered?

AX16 JVC is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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