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AP53 DTN

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DTN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 117,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,925 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,545 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 108,545 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 101,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

n/s/f abs ring split

Fail 19 Dec 2013 95,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

n/s/f abs ring split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,587 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 60,473 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

one high level brake bulb not working

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,473 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

one high level brake bulb not working

rear wiper split

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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AP53 DTN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP53 DTN, 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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AP53 DTN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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