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FA17 HTE

2017 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 HTE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,991 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 60,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 47,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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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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FA17 HTE is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA17 HTE registered?

FA17 HTE is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is FA17 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 HTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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