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2013 DS DS3
General Information
- Registration AF13FDC
- Manufacturer DS
- Model DS3
- Year 2013
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,023 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- undertrays fitted , covers
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,403 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,366 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing bus system secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emission control equipment obviously defective Exhaust gas/smoke leak around turbocharger area the whole of the engine bay is covered in soot (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamps not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust gas/smoke leak around turbocharger area the whole of the engine bay is covered in soot (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,675 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,743 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,858 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
3 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,547 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 13 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,866 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front Silencer Hanger Snapped, Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,893 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,922 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Emissions too lean to register.
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,942 MI
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AF13FDC was registered on 2013-03-28
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