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AJ53 UCH

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UCH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,411 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside number plate light glowing dim

engine misfire and noisy

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,850 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank securing strap corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank securing strap corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,929 miles

Fuel tank strap repaired

Fail 8 Jul 2019 94,864 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on limt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail box likely to brake off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens damaged white light emitted (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,340 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damaged due to broken spring

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,446 miles

o/s inner rack arm has slight play

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,978 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and has chunk out of outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked but alphanumerics can still be read

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked but alphanumerics can still be read

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,290 miles

front no plate cracked but alphanumerics can be read

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,721 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,070 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,941 miles

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

front brake disc slightly corroaded on inner face

Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,941 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroaded on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,210 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 38,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,992 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 UCH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AJ53 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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