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AK53 FDO

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FDO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Coolant leak rad advise replacement ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,005 miles

Coolant level below MIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor, still suitable amount of washer fluid to clear screen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre showing signs of age and out of shape ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferral corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre showing signs of age ()

Offside Rear Sidelight affected by indicator

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

Oil in coolant reservoir

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

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

Throttle pedal deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside windscreen washer jet poor

oil in the cooling system

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat base missing at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat base missing at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst/Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R & Centre seat base missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre is showing signs of age and out of shape slightly

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre is showing signs of age and low on tread

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,114 miles

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

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

spare tyre not fully secure

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,114 miles

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

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

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

nearside screen wash poor

spare tyre not fully secure

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,201 miles

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing but has driver & passenger door mirrors

spare wheel not fully secure

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,201 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

spare wheel not fully secure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,027 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,983 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

near side front tyre outer edge wearing

near side rear seat base missing

rear no. plate fading slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,983 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

near side front tyre outer edge wearing

near side rear seat base missing

rear no. plate fading slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 26,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,281 miles

wiper blades poor †unable to check inner brake pads †o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,612 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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 FDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AK53 FDO, 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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AK53 FDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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