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AJ52 VXL

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 93,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on the inner nexen 175/65/r14

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,575 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low on the inner nexen 175/65/r14

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,048 miles

All tyres perished (175/65r14 82T Nexen)

Gearbox/Clutch noise

Handbrake has lots of travel

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flex hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,471 miles

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

o.s.f and n.s.r tyres perished 175/65/r14.82t nexen

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,471 miles

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

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

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

o.s.f and n.s.r tyres perished 175/65/r14.82t nexen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,111 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,272 miles

Engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,272 miles

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

Engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 68,015 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,308 miles

Rear tyres very perished.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,977 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,753 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,977 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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AJ52 VXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ52 VXL, 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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AJ52 VXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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