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DC16 LFF

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,208 mi
Last recorded60,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 LFF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 60,208 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 60,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,230 miles

rear axle corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,224 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,624 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 12,683 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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DC16 LFF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol 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 DC16 LFF registered?

DC16 LFF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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