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FV65 GMU

2015 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,693 mi
Last recorded68,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 GMU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,693 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2026 68,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General under body corrosion

TPMS on

Pass 10 Jun 2025 65,655 miles

Front & Rear suspension - surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle, particularly rear end

Fail 6 Jun 2025 65,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and not preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS & OS heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear suspension - surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS starting to perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre, 3mm, starting to perish and slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining, worn on edges and slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, starting to perish and slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle, particularly rear end

Pass 15 Jun 2024 64,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 64,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 61,866 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 61,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,876 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 58,876 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,164 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,474 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 43,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 34,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,222 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

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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FV65 GMU is a 2015 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 11 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV65 GMU is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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