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AV53 GHU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GHU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking on outer wall/tread

engine MIL light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight cracking on outer wall/tread

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine MIL light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,270 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,467 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,467 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mil light on

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,586 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,585 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 57,490 miles

n/s/f flat showing signs of run flat/damaged

Fail 15 May 2008 57,489 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f flat showing signs of run flat/damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,413 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 GHU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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