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AF53 VFT

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,316 mi
Last recorded186,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VFT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 186,316 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 186,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 176,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 171,516 miles

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

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

rear box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 171,516 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 161,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 161,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 152,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off side inner rack end has slight play

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 152,466 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off side inner rack end has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 143,711 miles

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

advised air bag lamp is on

advised osf inner rack end slight play

advised rear number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2011 136,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 136,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 119,758 miles

front and rear number plated slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,062 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,794 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,031 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 VFT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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