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AJ53 DHO

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DHO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,680 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front wishbone front bush has slight play

offside rear axle bearing seized

service overdue indicator on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front wishbone front bush has slight play

offside rear axle bearing seized

service overdue indicator on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,148 miles

both front coil spring heavlly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 68,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front coil spring heavlly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,616 miles

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,554 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor surface condition

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor surface condition

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,115 miles

n/s/front coil spring corroded

n/s/washer jet poor

o/s/front cv boot poor

rear brake out of balance

slight play in o/s/front rack end & track rod end

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,114 miles

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

n/s/front coil spring corroded

n/s/washer jet poor

o/s/front cv boot poor

rear brake out of balance

slight play in o/s/front rack end & track rod end

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,537 miles

both front springs heavily corroded

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

offside cv boot in poor condition

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,602 miles

front tyres on limit

n/s/front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

very slight play in both rack ends

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,597 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front tyres on limit

n/s/front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

very slight play in both rack ends

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,113 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,113 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,163 miles

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

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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AJ53 DHO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 DHO, 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 AJ53 DHO registered?

AJ53 DHO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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