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AJ53 NGU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NGU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 81,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,835 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,902 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 77,847 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 77,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,159 miles

Rear rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2018 72,158 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2017 71,356 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed & weaping (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 71,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed & weaping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 69,633 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade poor performance

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,312 miles

drivers front suspension leg slight misting

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,401 miles

Nearside front driveshaft ABS ring damaged

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front driveshaft ABS ring damaged

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,962 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,137 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,125 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,349 miles

O/S/F ABS ring cracked.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,753 miles

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 10 Nov 2008 22,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,363 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,364 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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AJ53 NGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGU, 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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AJ53 NGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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