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AY53 WEH

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WEH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,902 miles

both rear tyres cracked on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,902 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,354 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 62,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,088 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,460 miles

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,460 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY53 WEH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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