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BL16 JTZ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,790 mi
Last recorded56,790 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 JTZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 56,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 43,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 26,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 19,799 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 13,798 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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BL16 JTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 JTZ registered?

BL16 JTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is BL16 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 JTZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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