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AK53 DZX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,494 mi
Last recorded59,494 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DZX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,494 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 59,494 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 43,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,241 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,681 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe exhaust clamp (suspect incorrect size clamp)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,080 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 30 Sep 2013 311,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,682 miles

oil contamination in coolant expansion bottle

service light on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,641 miles

exhaust rear silencer joint poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,614 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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AK53 DZX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK53 DZX, 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 AK53 DZX registered?

AK53 DZX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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