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YA17 ZXU

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 ZXU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 78,901 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 78,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion. Not considered excessive at the time of MOT.

Pass 23 Dec 2025 76,563 miles

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

Front Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2025 76,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall and also has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front brake discs in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges very close to cords and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,222 miles

TPMS Light is on

Fail 19 Dec 2024 67,200 miles

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

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

TPMS Light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,200 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ,worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread ,worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 48,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ,worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread ,worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,722 miles

Engine undertray loose but not insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2021 37,719 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Engine undertray loose but not insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Tyre pressure low light illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YA17 ZXU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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YA17 ZXU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 August 2017.

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