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AF53 RVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,673 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 134,258 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,539 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 131,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper too long. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,962 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,664 miles

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

NSF brake slight binding.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,759 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,489 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight judder on steering when turning at low revs.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight judder on steering when turning at low revs.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under shield loose

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

under shield loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,813 miles

fuel tank heat shield loose and fixing broken. (temp repair made)

slight damage to engine lower cover.

slight noise in wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank heat shield loose and fixing broken. (temp repair made)

slight damage to engine lower cover.

slight noise in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,370 miles

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pads low on front and disc edges rusty

rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,518 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,299 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight uneven rear brake application

Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,720 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 RVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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