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L22 APC

2013 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ds DS362,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 APC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 119,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre light on

Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,727 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 89,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,343 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 87,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,057 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 3mm with several cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,740 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,657 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 84,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 63,301 miles

tpms light on dash

Fail 31 Dec 2021 63,301 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

tpms light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,750 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 73,750 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both . split central (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also going bald on inner edge heavily advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2019 38,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,814 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 69,814 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,406 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))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 60,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 14,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,141 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 13,140 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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L22 APC is a 2013 Ds DS3 in Red with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2013 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 62,816 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 13 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L22 APC registered?

L22 APC is a 2013 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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