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ML18 DZR

2018 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,028 mi
Last recorded68,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 DZR
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 68,028 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,026 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,168 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 55,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,183 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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ML18 DZR is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML18 DZR registered?

ML18 DZR is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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