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DE53 LGG

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,722 mi
Last recorded138,722 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LGG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 138,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,714 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit - bar in-between lower arm & hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe corroding

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no ply/cord visible

timing belt top cover loose

Fail 1 Sep 2017 127,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit - bar in-between lower arm & hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe corroding

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no ply/cord visible

timing belt top cover loose

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,370 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 115,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 107,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,644 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,090 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,979 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 LGG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE53 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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