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DE53 ZYJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,010 mi
Last recorded54,010 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,517 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 51,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,435 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,587 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL AGEING

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,056 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,231 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 4 Sep 2007 23,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,808 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE53 ZYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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