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SJ17 TRV

2017 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 TRV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,148 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Not turning freely (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Not turning freely (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 39,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Not turning freely (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Not turning freely (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service Light On

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,970 miles

alternator belt has small cracks on surface

front exhaust bracket beginning to corrode away from pipe however still secure at present

Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 23,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SJ17 TRV is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 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 SJ17 TRV registered?

SJ17 TRV is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 12 March 2017.

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