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DG53 LHB

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LHB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,651 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in various place underneath car but not excessive

oil leaks under engine

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,912 miles

All four tyre cracking and perished.

Both front wish bone bushes worn/perished.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens oxidised . (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens oxidised. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack loose. (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyre cracking and perished.

Both front wish bone bushes worn/perished.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,953 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Both front wishbones, bushes perished

Front Registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of vehicle underside corroded

Rear shock absorbers bushes perished

Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Front Both front wishbones, bushes perished

Front Registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of vehicle underside corroded

Rear shock absorbers bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,547 miles

Oil leak ()

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,406 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,300 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 48,300 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,340 miles

Oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,204 miles

Cracking to nearside & offside front & offside rear tyre outer sidewalls / tread areas.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,985 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,979 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,183 miles

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

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 LHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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