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AO53 ULM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ULM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 56,913 miles

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

Front both front struts knocking at top

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

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked inner sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

injectors blowing past seats

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector blowing

tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2020 50,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector blowing

tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode

tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,809 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low, discs corroded & lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,515 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2017 37,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover & undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer inlet pipe near joint (7.1.2)

N/S Rear tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed

O/S Rear tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,942 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 12,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,085 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 ULM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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