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DC16 LFH

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,323 mi
Last recorded73,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 LFH
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,323 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,573 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 60,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16 87t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,965 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 LFH is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was DC16 LFH registered?

DC16 LFH is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is DC16 LFH safe to buy?

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