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DG53 HNV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HNV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 150,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f top strut mount skipping

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2022 150,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f top strut mount skipping

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,341 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 145,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,258 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 137,003 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,966 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded central section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe, o/s rear brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s wiper deteriorating

o/s front spring skipping in top mount

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in ball joint, bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front door mirror glass damaged

offside front headlight dipped beam comes on after tapping

rusty brake pipe coming out of rear brake limit valve

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,306 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,659 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 15,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,890 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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DG53 HNV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG53 HNV, 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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DG53 HNV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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