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AO53 YBZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,900 mi
Last recorded127,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YBZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 127,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,999 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 124,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 122,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,873 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth, n/s/r starting to crack & perish, borderline, advise attention.

Play in n/s/f steering track rod.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,182 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 108,168 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,307 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,942 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,694 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,337 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,975 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 4,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 3,713 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 YBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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