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SF18 XCM

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,939 mi
Last recorded64,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 XCM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 64,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 50,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 50,141 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure 2 x hangers corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 x front exhaust hangers corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,764 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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SF18 XCM is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF18 XCM registered?

SF18 XCM is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SF18 XCM safe to buy?

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