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DF53 NLJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,110 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 42,881 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 42,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

imbalance rear brakes

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,080 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear light unit has water in

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,106 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,645 miles

front & rear reg plates poor

front tyres poor & worn on edges

n/s/f lower arm bushes weak & cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,645 miles

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

front & rear reg plates poor

front tyres poor & worn on edges

n/s/f lower arm bushes weak & cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack to front number plate.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,266 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate poor

Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate poor

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,420 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,420 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,543 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2008 24,543 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to front panel outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

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 NLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DF53 NLJ, 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 DF53 NLJ registered?

DF53 NLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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