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DE53 UGC

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,223 mi
Last recorded72,223 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UGC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 72,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,213 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,193 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,760 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,760 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all exhaust seytem corroded . rear box balfals broken

n/s rear tyre cracking in side wall to tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,393 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED - 175/65TR14.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,393 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED - 175/65TR14.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,764 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,114 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 UGC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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