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AV03 WZE

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WZE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,248 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 118,224 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on nearside front brake.

Fail 29 May 2014 118,179 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,961 miles

Front wipers blades splitting on ends

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,961 miles

Front wipers blades splitting on ends

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,099 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn. FRont brake discs, slight judder and in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 92,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 92,406 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,629 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 79,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 May 2009 65,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2009 65,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 52,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 44,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 36,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,230 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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AV03 WZE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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