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DE53 OBA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OBA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,856 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Multiple minor exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,954 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 64,950 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 56,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes wearing low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front strengthening beams

track rods (not track rod ends) slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front strengthening beams

track rods (not track rod ends) slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,402 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread no cords

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,827 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracking no cords showing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,820 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracking no cords showing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel tank strap slightley corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r are cracking on inner tread

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,539 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,845 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 39,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,998 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 36,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,345 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,379 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 OBA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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