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AM53 HBB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HBB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,248 miles

both rear tyres cracking to treads and wearing low.

corrosion to--suspension col springs,exhaust,brake pipes,rear subframe,under side of vehicle floor and both inner sills.

engine over heated on test,loosing coolant.

oil leaks.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,247 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps,indicator and side lights. (4.3.3 (b))

both rear tyres cracking to treads and wearing low.

corrosion to--suspension col springs,exhaust,brake pipes,rear subframe,under side of vehicle floor and both inner sills.

engine over heated on test,loosing coolant.

oil leaks.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above exhaust back box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,506 miles

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

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

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

slight play both front rack ends

Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,074 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under side floor at struts are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,701 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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AM53 HBB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM53 HBB, 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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AM53 HBB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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