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DA53 SJY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,264 mi
Last recorded161,264 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 SJY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 161,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 161,262 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,775 miles

Both front tyres close to wear markers.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 136,496 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 121,689 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded through (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill split (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,594 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 107,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,185 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2014 87,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2012 75,549 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 75,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,753 miles

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

n/s front wheel trim is missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,679 miles

front valance trim is insecure

wheel trim damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,758 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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DA53 SJY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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