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FD65 SZX

2015 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 SZX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,723 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill corroded where visible sill covers preventing full inspection

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,131 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axlebeam close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions close to Max limit

Fail 16 Dec 2024 63,127 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axlebeam close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions close to Max limit

Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,290 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,078 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,929 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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FD65 SZX is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,781 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 11 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD65 SZX registered?

FD65 SZX is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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