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AO53 FFU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FFU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,366 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,877 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 135,877 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,659 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,659 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,090 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,090 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,295 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,287 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,380 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,380 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,107 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 FFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FFU, 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 AO53 FFU registered?

AO53 FFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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