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DX17 MLU

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,840 mi
Last recorded53,840 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX17 MLU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 43,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/Perished outer sidewall (Tyre 7 years old) 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/Perished outer sidewall.Nail in outer tread,leaking air & not repairable (Tyre 7 years old) 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 38,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,038 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 13,343 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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DX17 MLU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was DX17 MLU registered?

DX17 MLU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is DX17 MLU safe to buy?

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