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YF16 XJG

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 XJG
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 76,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 69,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 69,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 56,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,183 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2021 34,558 miles

Corrosion on rear axle.

Cracking on both rear tyres.

Corrosion on front subframe.

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 May 2021 34,558 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Corrosion on rear axle.

Cracking on both rear tyres.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,314 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 25,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 XJG is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF16 XJG registered?

YF16 XJG is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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