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AJ53 UCL

2003 Peugeot 106

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 10654,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UCL
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,034 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,045 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 79,043 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,434 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 76,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,348 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,309 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,865 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery light on

weak rear silencer

Pass 2 Nov 2013 48,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,399 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,158 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,697 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,723 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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AJ53 UCL is a 2003 Peugeot 106 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 UCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 106 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 UCL registered?

AJ53 UCL is a 2003 Peugeot 106, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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