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DA52 RXF

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,351 mi
Last recorded94,351 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 RXF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,351 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged at the bottom on the n/s

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,263 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear sill has filler in it

both front sills corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust flexi deteriorated

laod sensor valve shows signs of a leak

loud tapping noise from engine possible crankshaft damper

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,869 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,786 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 May 2015 82,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant below minimum level

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,363 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,363 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2013 71,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,417 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 25 Feb 2012 65,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,425 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,432 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 49,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,324 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 23 Feb 2007 23,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 15,988 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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DA52 RXF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA52 RXF, 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 DA52 RXF registered?

DA52 RXF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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