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FX18 XEC

2018 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,397 mi
Last recorded97,397 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 XEC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 97,397 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 88y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 89,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 89,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 79,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,823 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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FX18 XEC is a 2018 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX18 XEC registered?

FX18 XEC is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is FX18 XEC safe to buy?

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