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HV17 GCU

2017 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 GCU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,970 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,820 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,997 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 30,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,834 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyre treads getting low

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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HV17 GCU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV17 GCU?

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What year was HV17 GCU registered?

HV17 GCU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is HV17 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 GCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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