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AV53 FGD

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FGD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,028 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished in the tread

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 87,072 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished in the tread

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,563 miles

Offside Track rod, inner joint worn.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,563 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod, inner joint worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,246 miles

Offside Rear brake discs outer surface worn

Offside fuel tank support strap thinned by corrosion

fuel tank support strap thinned by corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2021 80,246 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.571 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake discs outer surface worn

Offside fuel tank support strap thinned by corrosion

fuel tank support strap thinned by corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,558 miles

Offside Fuel tank support strap corroded.

Rear O/S & N/S Brake discs, surface area worn.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,558 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in two places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank support strap corroded.

Rear O/S & N/S Brake discs, surface area worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner pipe closes to centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 75,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner pipe closes to centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 11 Aug 2014 48,133 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,134 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,474 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 284,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,956 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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AV53 FGD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AV53 FGD, 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 FGD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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