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FJ17 SSZ

2017 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,545 mi
Last recorded41,545 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 SSZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 41,545 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 41,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 38,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 38,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 26,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 16,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,988 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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FJ17 SSZ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 FJ17 SSZ registered?

FJ17 SSZ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is FJ17 SSZ safe to buy?

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