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BJ17 CAO

2017 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,051 mi
Last recorded68,051 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 CAO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,051 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 68,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 63,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 57,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 42,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle exhaust bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front pads low.

Pass 12 May 2020

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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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BJ17 CAO is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

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What year was BJ17 CAO registered?

BJ17 CAO is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 May 2017.

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