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FG17 YWU

2017 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 YWU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount has corroded and snapped off. One of two mounting. System still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 96,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant leak Looks like it’s coming from the radiator core ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,949 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, one of two mounting has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight nick in outer side wall 5mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

emissions additive light on

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 YWU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWU registered?

FG17 YWU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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