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DE53 TMV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TMV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 127,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,841 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,857 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,347 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,430 miles

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,243 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n/s wheel rim damaged

nail in the rear o/s tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,837 miles

front n/s wheel rim damaged

nail in the rear o/s tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,500 miles

play in the o/s track rod

play in the steering

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 TMV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 TMV, 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 TMV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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