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FG17 FHP

2017 Ds DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 FHP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,379 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central/rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,867 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,038 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 73,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,654 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,370 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 34,368 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 17,597 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 17,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FG17 FHP is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG17 FHP registered?

FG17 FHP is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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