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L4 XGH

2012 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,319 mi
Last recorded120,319 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XGH
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 60,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 60,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 53,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,334 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 114,320 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 110,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,181 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 4 Feb 2020 94,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,605 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr and osr tyres have deep cracks on inner sidewall

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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L4 XGH is a 2012 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 XGH registered?

L4 XGH is a 2012 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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