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DE53 LFR

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LFR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 76,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,051 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,772 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 55,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 53,307 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 53,307 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 50,737 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,736 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,909 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,909 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 28,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,829 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 LFR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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