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AP53 FFM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FFM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative radius arm bearings seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill has impact damage

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shapen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap rotted through,however tank is still secure

handbrake long,has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,483 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,907 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 28,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,090 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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AP53 FFM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 FFM, 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 FFM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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