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DF52 FSE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,851 mi
Last recorded123,851 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FSE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,851 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 116,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,365 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 110,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,230 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,845 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,363 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,244 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,865 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,865 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,660 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,660 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 55,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,152 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 34,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,237 miles

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

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 FSE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FSE, 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 DF52 FSE registered?

DF52 FSE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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