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AY03 SPX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,715 mi
Last recorded53,715 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SPX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 53,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,715 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,998 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Drivers door outer panel damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 48,998 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded.

Drivers door outer panel damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,993 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,993 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,423 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,504 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 41,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,558 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded..

front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn near to limit.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 39,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded..

front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn near to limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,811 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,811 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,627 miles

rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 30 Jul 2011 28,627 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,284 miles

exhaust rust [ok at present]

front brake discs inner face rust [ok at present]

rear tyre treads cracked [ok at present]

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,902 miles

exhaust rust [ok at present]

rear tyres treads cracked [ok at present]

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,007 miles

rear tyretreads slight cracking [ok at present] n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread [ok at present] cut in o/s/r tyre tread [ok at present]

screen wipers judder [on limit]

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,627 miles

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

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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AY03 SPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY03 SPX, 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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AY03 SPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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