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AJ03 XEY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XEY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 132,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,022 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,519 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,612 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,085 miles

Front brake discs corroding and unable to see pads thickness through wheel or trim

Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroding and unable to see pads thickness through wheel or trim

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,908 miles

rear exhaust silencer tatty

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,378 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,378 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 May 2006 23,121 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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AJ03 XEY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 AJ03 XEY, 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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AJ03 XEY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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