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AX52 MZZ

2003 Peugeot 206

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MZZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,608 miles

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

both brake pipe - to load sensing valve -corroded.

bothside front tyre shoulder worn close to legal limit, marginal pass. should replace.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front c.v gaiter seping grease.

nearside front lower rear bush worn.

number plate light dim- should replace.

offside front lower arm rear bush worn -marginal pass should replace.

offside rear wheel bearing little rough.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag light on

both front brake discs are wearing thin

both side repeaters are pale

both wishbones, rear bushes are deteriorated/split

brake bias valve is stiff

smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Pass 31 May 2011 106,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,244 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,244 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside registration lamp cover missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn irregulary (out of shape)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,963 miles

both rear tyres worn irregulary (out of shape)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,809 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 53,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,199 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,198 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 36,198 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front brake slight binding

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 MZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MZZ, 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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AX52 MZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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