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ML18 WZU

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,163 mi
Last recorded50,163 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 WZU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 50,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 50,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 47,248 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 47,248 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,155 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,218 miles

emmisions only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 24,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 WZU is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZU registered?

ML18 WZU is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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