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AF53 UMV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,604 mi
Last recorded144,604 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UMV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,604 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and box section area has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre both edges worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deterioated

Nearside Rear slight misshape on tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside door mirror case has slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust clamp to mid section has deep corrosion advise replacement

fuel tank support strap corroded close to fail

rear wiper broken

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,056 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated rotted bonnet frame at catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and box section area has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre both edges worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deterioated

Nearside Rear slight misshape on tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust clamp to mid section has deep corrosion advise replacement

fuel tank support strap corroded close to fail

rear wiper broken

Pass 6 Jan 2016 135,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet rotted close to fail (8.4.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ball joints n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,486 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

o/s door trim loose at rear of door

o/s rear tyre was almost flat have inflated may have puncture

Pass 22 Nov 2013 133,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 133,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,652 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 120,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,163 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,854 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,854 miles

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

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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AF53 UMV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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