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AJ53 VXC

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VXC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,869 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators, nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,155 miles

Fuel tank strap corroding away

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides perishing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 2 Dec 2017 71,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,161 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,467 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play in n/s/f anti rollbar link.

wipers smearing.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play in n/s/f anti rollbar link.

wipers smearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,780 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,184 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 30 Nov 2010 19,359 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 11 Nov 2009 14,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 459 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 VXC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXC, 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 VXC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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