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AX53 FTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,650 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers shrouds deteriated (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres starting to crack in between tread patterns

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 106,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,749 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,339 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,896 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,896 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 69,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,891 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 29 Apr 2008 57,626 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 57,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,260 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,089 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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AX53 FTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AX53 FTU, 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 AX53 FTU registered?

AX53 FTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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