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BN16 FVD

2016 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 FVD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 118,976 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 118,976 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,641 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,592 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,174 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,862 miles

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,862 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,653 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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BN16 FVD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN16 FVD registered?

BN16 FVD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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