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AK53 MHM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 112,102 miles

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

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

under suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,544 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,773 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,266 miles

Offside Rear Body anti flex bar surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tank strap slight corrosion surface rust only

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,910 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,932 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,034 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,954 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,833 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,072 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,728 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 MHM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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