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SL17 JFF

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 JFF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,150 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 53,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 43,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 36,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,063 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working blown fuse (3.5 (a))

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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SL17 JFF is a 2017 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 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.

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What year was SL17 JFF registered?

SL17 JFF is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is SL17 JFF safe to buy?

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