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SO65 ECF

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,537 mi
Last recorded54,537 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 ECF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 54,500 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,207 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,207 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,572 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and separated from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,385 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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SO65 ECF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was SO65 ECF registered?

SO65 ECF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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