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AV03 MWF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,145 mi
Last recorded201,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MWF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 201,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 201,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 193,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 191,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 185,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 185,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 178,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 167,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 167,102 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 146,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 125,720 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cam belt replace over due

front b/pads & discs worn low

ns/f s/absorber damp [ON LIMIT]

Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,411 miles

front b/pads & discs worn near limit [ok mot]

n/s/f s/absorber damp; [on limit]

Fail 31 Oct 2007 103,411 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front b/pads & discs worn near limit [ok mot]

n/s/f s/absorber damp; [on limit]

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,917 miles

N/S/F S/ABSORBER DAMP [ON LIMIT]

O/S N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION RUBBER MOUNTS INSERCURE

REAR EXHAUST JOINT RUST

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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AV03 MWF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV03 MWF, 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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AV03 MWF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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