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AO53 GFG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GFG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 147,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 142,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fanbelt perished

Fail 24 Jul 2019 137,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fanbelt perished

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 120,317 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,365 miles

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

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

offside check strap not bolted on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,361 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe after cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

offside check strap not bolted on

power steering pump noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,855 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,855 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear to centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2013 88,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,997 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,481 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,480 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,269 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,890 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 GFG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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