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CY17 ELJ

2017 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY17 ELJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,868 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 96,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 73,944 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 66,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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CY17 ELJ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CY17 ELJ?

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What year was CY17 ELJ registered?

CY17 ELJ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is CY17 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY17 ELJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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