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DF53 LVP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LVP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,239 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly starting to sieze (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,857 miles

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both on subframe (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly starting to sieze (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,151 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached wiring to rear fog hanging loose (1.9.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,151 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached wiring to rear fog hanging loose (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake disc inner face worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 61,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front brake disc inner face worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 54,447 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,265 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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DF53 LVP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF53 LVP, 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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DF53 LVP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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