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AU53 GBF

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,879 mi
Last recorded63,879 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GBF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,879 miles

Engine coolant leak

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,092 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,227 miles

Front and rear plate perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,992 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,310 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,752 miles

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

frony discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner side wall poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2011 50,752 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

frony discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner side wall poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,059 miles

front disc's worn and corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc's worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front discs worn..

ns rear tyre worn..

rear pads getting low.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,456 miles

front discs worn..

ns rear tyre worn..

rear pads getting low.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,499 miles

ns front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,304 miles

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

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

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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AU53 GBF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 AU53 GBF, 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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AU53 GBF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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