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BC65 FTJ

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,688 mi
Last recorded66,688 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 FTJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,688 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,814 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 54,814 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 14,627 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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BC65 FTJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC65 FTJ registered?

BC65 FTJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is BC65 FTJ safe to buy?

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