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HJ18 GFX

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 GFX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 38,328 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 31,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12 inch slice 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 24,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,931 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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HJ18 GFX is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black 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 HJ18 GFX registered?

HJ18 GFX is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 6 June 2018.

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