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YF16 FTD

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 FTD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 73,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 71,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,779 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 59,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 51,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,266 miles

Chip in windscreen nearside

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm also perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm also perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 45,245 miles

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen nearside

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm on legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm also perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm also perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 35,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE TREAD ON 2.00MM (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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YF16 FTD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF16 FTD registered?

YF16 FTD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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