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YR17 NLU

2017 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,559 mi
Last recorded44,559 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 NLU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 44,559 miles

Nearside Rear Car structure corroded but not seriously weakened (Chassis)

Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Aug 2024 41,029 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 36,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2023 36,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 15,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 15,562 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,446 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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YR17 NLU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR17 NLU registered?

YR17 NLU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YR17 NLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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