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AK53 FHB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,079 mi
Last recorded143,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FHB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,079 miles

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

Nearside ball joint has slight play and small tear in boot

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 143,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure strap (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside ball joint has slight play and small tear in boot

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 136,813 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 128,888 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wing repeater lense missing

Offside Rear tyre punctured in shoulder not repairable

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

fuel tank strap rotted off

Fail 25 Jul 2016 128,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wing repeater lense missing

Offside Rear tyre punctured in shoulder not repairable

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

fuel tank strap rotted off

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

repeater lamp lens missing osf.bumper coming adrift/nsr corner [not causing sharp edge].

wipers clunk when operated! ns blade split!

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,870 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

main brake pipes corroded/pitting at clipped areas under car [1* worse than other] BORDERLINE PASS!

osf brake binding slightly.

park brake cable resting on exhaust/melting [secured up out of way]

service due? [spanner symbol on!]

slight noise from both rear hub bearings.slight play in ns end of steering rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre quite badly cracked/perished/close to seperating at wall to tread area! [175/65*14H] BORDERLINE PASS!

main brake pipes corroded/pitting at clipped areas under car [1* worse than other] BORDERLINE PASS!

osf brake binding slightly.

park brake cable resting on exhaust/melting [secured up out of way]

service due? [spanner symbol on!]

slight noise from both rear hub bearings.slight play in ns end of steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,148 miles

small cracks in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2012 72,148 miles

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

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,527 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,517 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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 FHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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