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DA53 LXP

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LXP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,090 miles

Centre to rear exhaust section is corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 121,090 miles

Centre to rear exhaust section is corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 110,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,071 miles

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

damage to osf wing

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 95,809 miles

engine has a bad oil leak need fixing asap as oil is getting close to the brakes.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a bad oil leak need fixing asap as oil is getting close to the brakes.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,340 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 91,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 87,195 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 87,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,848 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,141 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 48,633 miles

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

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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DA53 LXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA53 LXP, 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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DA53 LXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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