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AJ03 YMG

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,674 mi
Last recorded168,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YMG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 168,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill see chalk mark (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper strut bearings seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill see chalk mark (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut bearings tight (2.2.D.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured booth sides (1.4.A.2f)

possible injector seal leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer link arm top joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 138,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 122,234 miles

advise as per fail sheet number 629973894108

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 109,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 109,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,075 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,347 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 82,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 64,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 45,824 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,688 miles

Both ball jiont heat sheilds incorrectly fitted cutting into dust covers

Drivers side drive shaft noisy clicking when rotating not like this before retest

Fail 5 Apr 2006 13,688 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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AJ03 YMG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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