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AO53 TGN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 101,721 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,381 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 96,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 91,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 87,454 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,638 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 75,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,259 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,735 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,019 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 39,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,217 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,968 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,688 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 TGN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

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