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DE53 TPF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TPF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,288 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 117,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,820 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,787 miles

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

offside front & nearside rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 4 Jul 2014 92,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front & nearside rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear & offside front tyres beginning to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear & offside front tyres beginning to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,745 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,222 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK CATCH BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,222 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK CATCH BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,827 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 TPF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPF, 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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What year was DE53 TPF registered?

DE53 TPF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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