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AO53 EPV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,412 mi
Last recorded171,412 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EPV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 171,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Aug 2017 171,410 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap rotted through/detatched (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,054 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis / underbody (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 166,053 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis / underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 161,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

oil level topped up

windscreen has slight scratching edge of wiper sweep

Pass 30 Jul 2014 155,914 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Jul 2014 155,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Aug 2013 149,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection

nearside front inner c.v joint worn,noise when wheel rotated

Fail 9 Aug 2013 149,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection

nearside front inner c.v joint worn,noise when wheel rotated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 139,150 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 139,143 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,655 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 129,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,954 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 60,954 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2007 36,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 36,298 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,119 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,119 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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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AO53 EPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO53 EPV, 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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AO53 EPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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