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AO03 MZE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,195 mi
Last recorded155,195 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MZE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with wax oil so not able to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted @ limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting o/s/r outer 1/4 panel

engine light on intermittent but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt

o/s/r trailing arm has play and suspect bearing/tube worn as signs that tyre has rubbed on inner arch in past but cannot replicate @ this time.

possible that a pin bearing has turned on its self in rear axle bearing as a little rough and noise . this may also be why not much play at this time. Not yet to fail criteria as wheel facing forward but will need new very soon

Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with wax oil and unable to check (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 139,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE AND MUST BE CLOSE TO CORDS ADVISE REPLACING FOR SAFETY. @ 1.6MM IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear silencer corroded thin. will need attention soon (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough both top suspension mount bearings a little rough (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough n/s/f top mount bearing a little rough but not yet to excess (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes coated with grease

both rear bump stops missing

fuel tank strap corroded but tank still secured with nuts and bolts

side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough n/s/f top mount bearing a little rough but not yet to excess (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes coated with grease

both rear bump stops missing

fuel tank strap corroded but tank still secured with nuts and bolts

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge. Advise replacing soon for safety

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,710 miles

front tyres 225/45r17 rear 205/40r17

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r pads about 2mm

sideskirts fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,710 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r pads about 2mm

sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,421 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 67,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,785 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,778 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 42,721 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,429 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 MZE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MZE, 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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AO03 MZE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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