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AO03 MXC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,648 mi
Last recorded91,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MXC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,605 miles

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,818 miles

rear brakes require slight attention

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,667 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rears cracking on outter sholder

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,925 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,925 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,389 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,389 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,136 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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AO03 MXC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AO03 MXC, 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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What year was AO03 MXC registered?

AO03 MXC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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