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AK53 HTP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HTP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 88,455 miles

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

Exhaust hitting rear axle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2019

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,298 miles

Front flexi pipe detoriated

induction noise

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front flexi pipe detoriated

induction noise

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,150 miles

Tread depth of 2mm left on n/s/front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

original test carried out on old mot system

Fail 3 Sep 2015 57,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,132 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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 10 Sep 2012 41,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,992 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2010 30,986 miles

Fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear tyres heavily perished, recommend replacement (Size 185/65HR14)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear tyres heavily perished, recommend replacement (Size 185/65HR14)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,010 miles

front tyres worn to three mm

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,610 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HTP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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