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AV53 SZC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2022 113,973 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 107,569 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 107,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,018 miles

coolant fan very noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2017 71,018 miles

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

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

coolant fan very noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,440 miles

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

Front Inner brake discs badly corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,440 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake discs badly corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,609 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2014 63,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,867 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 15 Oct 2012 50,932 miles

Front exhaust cat section weak.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,607 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,606 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,369 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,746 miles

nearside front tyre just over 2mm on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,538 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 SZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SZC, 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 SZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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