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YL16 YMJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 YMJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,602 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 83,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,678 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2025 79,678 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 65,338 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 48,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,756 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2018 31,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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YL16 YMJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL16 YMJ registered?

YL16 YMJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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