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AK53 MVR

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,671 mi
Last recorded146,671 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MVR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 146,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load valve (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

front radiator support member broken away one corner

Fail 18 Sep 2018 146,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load valve (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

front radiator support member broken away one corner

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

P.A.S rack damp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes around load valve corroded

corrosion on floor (front)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 131,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

P.A.S rack damp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes around load valve corroded

corrosion on floor (front)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,773 miles

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

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

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

P.A.S rack damp

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 116,713 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

P.A.S rack damp

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 102,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ join of cat and manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower rear bush worn

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

oil leak

slight blow from rear join and from center section by mounting point

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,028 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,261 miles

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

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

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 MVR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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