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AF53 UVW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,412 mi
Last recorded213,412 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 213,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front cv joint abs rings heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 199,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres & wheels smaller than rear

o/s/f abs ring heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 182,700 miles

front abs rings heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 163,877 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 153,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 146,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,720 miles

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

boot latch lose

damage to both bumpers

front o/s fog light lose

o/s front inner plastic arch lose

o/s rear no plate light cover missing

slight blow in rear exhaust join

slight movement n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play o/s front inner rack joint

Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,740 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

boot latch lose

damage to both bumpers

front o/s fog light lose

o/s front inner plastic arch lose

o/s rear no plate light cover missing

slight blow in rear exhaust join

slight movement n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play o/s front inner rack joint

Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edges close to limit

damage front bumper

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s no. plate light lens missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,761 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges close to limit

damage front bumper

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s no. plate light lens missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres preished in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006

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

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 UVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

AF53 UVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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