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AV53 AJX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,486 mi
Last recorded124,486 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AJX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 124,486 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2020 124,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,827 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT CRACKING

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,175 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT CRACKING

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,238 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,821 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipes joining on the rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,651 miles

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

steering rack damp with fluid possible leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,326 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,839 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,250 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

signs of pos fluid leak n/s/r brake drum, recomend brakes be inspected

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,248 miles

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 2 Oct 2007 37,242 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,897 miles

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

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

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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AV53 AJX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV53 AJX, 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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AV53 AJX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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