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AO53 LVF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LVF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,769 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,860 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,771 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,338 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)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,338 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 66,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,854 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,584 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 LVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVF, 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 LVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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