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DE53 FYL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,766 mi
Last recorded92,766 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FYL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to limit valve pitted in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when on with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when on with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

management light lit

tank strap corroding

wipers slightly smeary

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge-close to chords (4.1.E.1)

footbrake efficiency only 58%

low readings on rear footbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and flange badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

other brake pipes corroding in places

rear tyres agecracking in treads

slight uneven front brake application

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and flange badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

other brake pipes corroding in places

rear tyres agecracking in treads

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,369 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,223 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall slightly perrished

passenger will not lock in place

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre wall slightly perrished

passenger will not lock in place

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,948 miles

n/s/f bottom wishbone, rear bush lifting

o/s/r tyre perished on walls

Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f bottom wishbone, rear bush lifting

o/s/r tyre perished on walls

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,007 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,914 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,200 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,348 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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DE53 FYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 FYL, 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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DE53 FYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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