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AU53 UUF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,532 mi
Last recorded111,532 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UUF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 111,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Engine Control unit (ECU) In Engine Bay. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative On Rear Axel Load Compensating Valve Broken. (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses!! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank Strap Heavily corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underneath Of Vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All Bushes , Also Rear Axle Corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 104,690 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,492 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AT REAR COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 92,491 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AT REAR COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,460 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT COMPENATER CORRODED

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,460 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT COMPENATER CORRODED

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 79,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,063 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,259 miles

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

N/S/R lamp has condensation

Nearside front inner arch and susspension components undersealed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wheel arch and susspension components undersealed

Oil leak

Rear axle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,842 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,842 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,244 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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AU53 UUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AU53 UUF, 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 UUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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