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TO08 BYW

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,417 mi
Last recorded39,417 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO08 BYW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 39,417 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle and spring seats. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 39,391 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f and O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush's worn and delaminated from suspension arm's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 36,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 32,271 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2023 31,880 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,420 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2021 18,344 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 17,737 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

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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TO08 BYW 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 77.8%.

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 TO08 BYW registered?

TO08 BYW is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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