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AO53 UBF

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UBF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 142,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively one or both joints noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 120,791 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,476 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,011 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,469 miles

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe mtg has a bolt missing but exhaust system still secure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe mtg has a bolt missing but exhaust system still secure

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

rear number plate deteriorated but still readable

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,057 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,394 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,574 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,985 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)

illegal number plates in boot

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 UBF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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