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YW65 EXP

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,916 mi
Last recorded75,916 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 EXP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 74,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,080 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2020 45,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,622 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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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YW65 EXP is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW65 EXP registered?

YW65 EXP is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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