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AO53 HZC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,236 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 136,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,615 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb position wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,635 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,577 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 112,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,176 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,750 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,749 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,288 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 72,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,656 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 HZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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