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AK03 ESG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,689 mi
Last recorded120,689 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ESG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,847 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 118,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe joint loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,245 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,450 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,450 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover loose on steering wheel rim - removed for test pass (2.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,635 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,440 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f flexi hose not fitted correctly, but not kinking or fowling, even on lock checks

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,440 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f flexi hose not fitted correctly, but not kinking or fowling, even on lock checks

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,430 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,006 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 35,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 33,873 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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AK03 ESG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK03 ESG, 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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What year was AK03 ESG registered?

AK03 ESG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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