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AJ03 XYU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,021 mi
Last recorded139,021 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XYU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 139,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 139,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,509 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 134,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

silencer system fouling body

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 118,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,354 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 76,414 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeling

rear brake pads appear low

slight oil leak for gearbox

Fail 13 May 2011 76,414 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeling

front tyres worn low

rear brake pads appear low

slight oil leak for gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,602 miles

adv exhaust front pipe and rear exhaust box in poor condition and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

adv exhaust front pipe and rear exhaust box in poor condition and corroded

adv noise from fanbelt/cambelt area

Pass 5 May 2009 59,048 miles

rear brake pads low (2-3000 miles left)

rear silencer looking rough,but not blowing

Pass 6 May 2008 50,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 41,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,625 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 XYU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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