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AO53 EXH

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EXH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,004 miles

damage o/s/f

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,004 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

damage o/s/f

Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,527 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,527 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,055 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,049 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,418 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,149 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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AO53 EXH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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