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AF53 NWG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

296,303 mi
Last recorded296,303 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NWG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 296,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 296,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 292,636 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 292,636 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 292,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 277,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 268,960 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 257,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 243,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 231,594 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2020 231,594 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 220,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 206,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 194,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 179,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 167,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 154,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,044 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 125,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 125,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,519 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AF53 NWG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 NWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 NWG registered?

AF53 NWG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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