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AO53 MZY

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MZY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,506 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED PREVENTING CORRECT INSPECTION

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKS AND SPLITS IN TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

Fail 3 Sep 2016 86,371 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement LIMITIMG VALVE SIEZED (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED PREVENTING CORRECT INSPECTION

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKS AND SPLITS IN TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,021 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,024 miles

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)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2014 80,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 56,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,098 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 MZY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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