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AV53 YSJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YSJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,009 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 153,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2016 151,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 151,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015
Fail 5 May 2015

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

Pass 27 May 2014 142,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 135,275 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 135,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2012 125,893 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 125,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 115,026 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 115,026 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 105,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 96,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 96,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 87,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,770 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 YSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YSJ, 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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What year was AV53 YSJ registered?

AV53 YSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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