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AO53 GFE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,479 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 84,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,966 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside tyres perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,966 miles

Offside and Nearside tyres perished

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,962 miles

Exhaust back box strap is broken but supported.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F steering rack,little play/worn u/l?

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,234 miles

O/S/F steering rack,little play/worn u/l?

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,834 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 GFE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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