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AP53 FFW

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,939 mi
Last recorded105,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FFW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 105,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,433 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear box split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,557 miles

Bonnet damaged nearside front edge

General corrosion to rear axle and suspension parts

Fail 16 Dec 2016 92,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank insecure Tank support strap corroded (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet damaged nearside front edge

General corrosion to rear axle and suspension parts

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,415 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,399 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 FFW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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