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W5 KEJ

2017 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,124 mi
Last recorded69,124 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 KEJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 69,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,826 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,274 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2024 63,274 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,636 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2022 55,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,612 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 38,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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W5 KEJ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W5 KEJ registered?

W5 KEJ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 February 2017.

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