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BG17 WCV

2017 Ds DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS546,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 WCV
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,930 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 123,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,180 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 119,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,321 miles

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

T.P.M.S. warning light is ON.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions FITTED THE WRONG WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE EMPTY (3.5 (a))

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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BG17 WCV is a 2017 Ds DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 9 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG17 WCV registered?

BG17 WCV is a 2017 Ds DS5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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