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HF17 VMX

2017 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 VMX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall splits ,not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 64,658 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2022 63,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,913 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0 mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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HF17 VMX is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF17 VMX registered?

HF17 VMX is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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