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AF53 RXL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,683 mi
Last recorded72,683 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,680 miles

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 60,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,863 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,627 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front discs and pads on metal

offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front discs and pads on metal

offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

aux belt cracking

nsf inner wing loose

osr tyre walls cracking

rear wiper defective

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,511 miles

front brake pads low

front wiper blades smeary

o/s rear tyre damage to sidewall and starting to perish

rear fog light loose

rear wiper blade worn out

very slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,347 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2007 24,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,998 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 RXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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