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CU18 MTF

2018 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,491 mi
Last recorded89,491 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 MTF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,491 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 89,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,805 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 70,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and grooved on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn and lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail pipe bracket detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and grooved on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn and lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low and excessively worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail pipe bracket detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,255 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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CU18 MTF is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU18 MTF is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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