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AP03 VTW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VTW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing to bulkhead corroded but still ok at present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 54,879 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle over heated (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but no cords exposed at time of test, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge,

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge,

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,293 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres have deep cracks around edge of tread, but no cords visible at time of test!.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,556 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 31,556 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,988 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 29,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 25,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 22,423 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,483 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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AP03 VTW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP03 VTW, 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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AP03 VTW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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