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DC03 FZW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,052 mi
Last recorded117,052 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FZW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,052 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,045 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,962 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 106,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,602 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 102,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,627 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 99,627 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,871 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2008 47,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,596 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 31,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,469 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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DC03 FZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 DC03 FZW, 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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DC03 FZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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