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GK17 FTJ

2017 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 FTJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 48,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 45,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 45,175 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Headlamp surround lamp (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,374 miles

Nearside Body component insecure Sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Headlamp surround lamp (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose Plastic sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Outer marker lamp LED flickering (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, undercut and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 31,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, undercut and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,123 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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GK17 FTJ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK17 FTJ registered?

GK17 FTJ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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