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DG53 LHR

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LHR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel bearings has slight noise when spun

fuel tank strap badly corroded

o/s/f wishbone arm front bush staring to debond but has no play in wheel

o/s/r handbrake scrapping noise when handbrake applied when on rolling road

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,400 miles

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

tank strap corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 104,336 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

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

tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,275 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front door checkstrap worn

Offside Front slight corrosion brake disc

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,661 miles

o/s/r tyre nail

Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine coolant low

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre nail

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,480 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,554 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 67,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,214 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 LHR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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