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AX52 DFE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,435 mi
Last recorded172,435 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DFE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 172,435 miles

Corrosion at offside front chassis section

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front wiper blades noisy when operated

Offside front lower fog lamp inoperative

Rear axle bushes and bearings starting to perish

Various suspension bushes and components starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2019 172,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Corrosion at offside front chassis section

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front wiper blades noisy when operated

Offside front lower fog lamp inoperative

Rear axle bushes and bearings starting to perish

Various suspension bushes and components starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2018 149,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 149,712 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,389 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 133,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,627 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,780 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 114,140 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 114,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,550 miles

o/s/f ABS ring cracked

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,178 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,171 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,949 miles

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)

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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AX52 DFE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX52 DFE, 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 AX52 DFE registered?

AX52 DFE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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