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DK17 XYF

2017 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 XYF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Heavy Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Balding Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,825 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Heavy Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Balding Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,124 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Heavy Oil Leaks Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lowe Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,124 miles

Brake performance not tested RBT Not Done Due To Condition Of Front Brakes At Time Of Test (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wipers Split & Streaky (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Below Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Heavy Oil Leaks Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lowe Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,196 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F Wiper Blade Split & Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil Leak Present Across Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DK17 XYF is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK17 XYF is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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