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AF53 WTJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WTJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 139,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 139,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,717 miles

slight exhaust blow at front and rear joints

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,312 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber perished

Fail 7 Apr 2018 134,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade rubber perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ((on limit)) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ((on limit)) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,810 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 102,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,250 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 WTJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

AF53 WTJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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