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DG53 LHL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LHL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 127,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front drive shaft knocking on rotation of wheel

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside wiper has slight tear

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 127,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front drive shaft knocking on rotation of wheel

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside wiper has slight tear

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 124,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 121,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 121,798 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 118,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2015 118,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 115,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2014 115,961 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 112,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2013 112,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2012 108,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 108,631 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2011 104,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 104,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,338 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,737 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 73,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,530 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM INNER EDGE DAMAGED

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM INNER EDGE DAMAGED

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,141 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 LHL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 DG53 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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