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AJ53 VXK

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,073 mi
Last recorded84,073 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both side sills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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

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Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,437 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 45,436 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,487 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,487 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,595 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,197 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 26,197 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 21 Nov 2006 17,907 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 VXK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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