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AY53 MXG

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MXG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,128 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,765 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 104,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,156 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,022 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,596 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,110 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,057 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

near sode front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,260 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,526 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)

near side and off side front tyres worn in centre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,545 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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AY53 MXG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXG, 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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AY53 MXG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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