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DF52 BWY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,770 mi
Last recorded144,770 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BWY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 144,770 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 144,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,079 miles

indicator stalk slightly worn

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 3 Dec 2012 99,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

indicator stalk slightly worn

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,248 miles

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,735 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 78,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,297 miles

indicator switch slightly loose

Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator switch slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,585 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 46,251 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,938 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 24,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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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DF52 BWY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF52 BWY, 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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DF52 BWY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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