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DJ52 OUT

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,989 mi
Last recorded138,989 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ52 OUT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 138,989 miles

Engine covered in oil, no signs of continuous leak at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 138,989 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covered in oil, no signs of continuous leak at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,721 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective corroded and damaged but not fallen (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn straight bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 115,721 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective corroded and damaged but not fallen (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn straight bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 102,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 97,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,696 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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DJ52 OUT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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DJ52 OUT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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