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AY53 HNL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HNL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 13 Feb 2018

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 27 Feb 2017 145,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 145,739 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 145,698 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 145,620 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 144,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,122 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

N/S/R seat belt casing broken

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 134,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroded

N/S/R seat belt casing broken

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,067 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Slight play in offside rear radious arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers do not automatically stop in the park position

Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,067 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Slight play in offside rear radious arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers do not automatically stop in the park position

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

different wiper switch fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2010 74,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

different wiper switch fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,654 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2009 62,654 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,834 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 24,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2007 24,628 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint

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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AY53 HNL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY53 HNL, 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 AY53 HNL registered?

AY53 HNL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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