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AO53 OXW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,641 mi
Last recorded129,641 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OXW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 119,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 116,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 113,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,653 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,722 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint blowing

chip to screen

feul tank strap heavy corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,957 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 44,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 36,030 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,472 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 OXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OXW, 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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What year was AO53 OXW registered?

AO53 OXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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