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FE17 VYN

2017 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 VYN
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 115,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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 26 Mar 2024 93,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 93,295 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2023 79,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 56,586 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,428 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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FE17 VYN is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE17 VYN registered?

FE17 VYN is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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