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YM16 ERZ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 ERZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,967 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 56,964 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 47,927 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 12 May 2025 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 39,043 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 39,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 33,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 32,242 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 32,242 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,232 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,100 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 25,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray loose but not likely to fall off

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,951 miles

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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YM16 ERZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM16 ERZ registered?

YM16 ERZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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