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DA53 ZFT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZFT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,713 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 148,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring fouling body (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 138,141 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable strut top bearing (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front top mount bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut mount partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut mount partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2014 101,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2014 101,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,875 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,373 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,161 miles

offside front tyre on limit and out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,973 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,747 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 49,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,111 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZFT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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