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GY17 HCV

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 HCV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 65,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 35,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakes metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,326 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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GY17 HCV is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY17 HCV registered?

GY17 HCV is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is GY17 HCV safe to buy?

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