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WJ16 AXM

2016 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,934 mi
Last recorded113,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 AXM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,934 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,638 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,056 miles

Front bumper cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,445 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 75,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,393 miles

Both Front tyres worn close to limit 1.8ml

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

Low coolant level

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front tyres worn close to limit 1.8ml

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

Low coolant level

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,222 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (WHEEL ALIGNMENT WANTS ATTENTION)

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,040 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 64,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavy lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,worn almost to cord inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

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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WJ16 AXM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 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 WJ16 AXM registered?

WJ16 AXM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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