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BF16 PRZ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,492 mi
Last recorded16,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 PRZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 16,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 15,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 14,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 14,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 12,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Slightly Blinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 10,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 7,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 7,938 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 6,292 miles

osr tyre crakcing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 4,204 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 3,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 3,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BF16 PRZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF16 PRZ registered?

BF16 PRZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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