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DG53 LHV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front corroded around the bulkhead

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 61,756 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded around the bulkhead

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

exhaust corroded blowing slightly

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has splits in tred but not deep enough for ply or cords to be exposed

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has splits in tred but not deep enough for ply or cords to be exposed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,249 miles

rear foot brake low effort

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear foot brake efforts low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,111 miles

screw in shoulder n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,473 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,887 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 LHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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