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SH16 FTD

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 FTD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 41,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture has got into headlamp causing it to condensate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear inner brake pads not visible with wheels on

underfloor covers fitted obscuring testable items I.E. brake pipe condition and fuel lines condition

Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,578 miles

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD ,0-3-0 MM.(205-45X17V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER FLOOR COOVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 28,578 miles

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

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD ,0-3-0 MM.(205-45X17V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER FLOOR COOVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 22,650 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

SERVICE ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 22,649 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTED OFF ,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

SERVICE ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 17,621 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 11,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 10,948 miles

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

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

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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SH16 FTD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 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 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH16 FTD registered?

SH16 FTD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SH16 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 FTD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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