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AK53 MHJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,059 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,112 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,114 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing.

Near side mirror glass missing.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,114 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Near side mirror glass missing.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,757 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 MHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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