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NU16 GZG

2016 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 GZG
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 97,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 89,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 83,917 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 83,916 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 75,388 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 75,388 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 65,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,347 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 32,563 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,257 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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NU16 GZG is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU16 GZG registered?

NU16 GZG is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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The MOT history for NU16 GZG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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