2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · ML16 BFP
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 133,313 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML16 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2025
- 133,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML16 BFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ds Ds3 (ML16 BFP) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flex (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ML16 BFP Mileage History
- 10/11/202290,815 mi
- 10/11/2023104,830 mi+14,015 mi
- 15/11/2024120,560 mi+15,730 mi
- 19/11/2024120,661 mi+101 mi
- 12/11/2025133,313 mi+12,652 mi
Average of roughly 14,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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