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AV53 YSF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

235,869 mi
Last recorded235,869 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YSF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 235,869 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 235,868 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 229,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 222,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 215,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 207,142 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 207,141 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 197,944 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 189,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 176,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 125,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre tread is unevenly worn on inside edge

offside rear brake disc is corroded

slight leak from front exhaust system

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,035 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 14 Jan 2012 100,330 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,080 miles

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

front tyres worn down to 2 to 3mm

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 84,080 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

front tyres worn down to 2 to 3mm

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,748 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 YSF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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