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AU53 VJA

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VJA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,736 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,686 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear sway bar bush worn

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear sway bar bush worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear sway bar bush worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear sway bar bush worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,471 miles

crack at centre exhaust

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper worn

slight engine oil weep

wiper linkage worn

both rear axle sway bar inner bushes worn and slight play

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2016 90,471 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both rear axle sway bar inner bushes worn and slight play

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

crack at centre exhaust

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper worn

slight engine oil weep

vehicle needs tracking

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,848 miles

fuel tank strap corroded.

rear axle corroding.

rear brake flexi hose ferrals corrding.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank strap corroded.

rear axle corroding.

rear brake flexi hose ferrals corrding.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,717 miles

exhaust sheild rattle.

fuel tank strap corroded.

nearside rear tyre near limit.

offside front tyre getting low.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,241 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded.

nearside front tyre below limit on edges.

rear metal brake pipe at vavle corroding.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,241 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded.

nearside front tyre below limit on edges.

rear metal brake pipe at vavle corroding.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,946 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank strap rusty

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,281 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,089 miles

slight play offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VJA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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