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DE53 TJZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TJZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,679 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,435 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front wing and door damaged

Fail 18 May 2015 88,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wing and door damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 74,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine check light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,265 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 TJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TJZ, 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 TJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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