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AO53 RLX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RLX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,218 miles

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

Offside sill has been repaired

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has had previous welding repairs

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,530 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

vehicle has been welded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,489 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,768 miles

oil leak.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,116 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,116 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,184 miles

Nearside Front Washers poor

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Washers poor

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,414 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,555 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,447 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,447 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 RLX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

AO53 RLX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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