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HJ17 VTU

2017 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VTU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perishing

slight misting around gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,808 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,580 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 33,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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HJ17 VTU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ17 VTU registered?

HJ17 VTU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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