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AV53 GHN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GHN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to N/S sill

Fail 6 Oct 2014 123,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion to N/S sill

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,899 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,586 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

all side lights pulse slighly with hazards on

both headlamp aims just within lowest setting , advise to have them adjusted

indicator bulbs going white

number plate lights dim and o/s has temp cover

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,364 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,536 miles

clutch high

imbalance on rear brakes

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,724 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 50,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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