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DG53 LHY

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LHY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,283 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 143,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 138,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 134,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outter edge (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

Fail 9 May 2018 134,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outter edge (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

Pass 10 May 2017 131,005 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 131,002 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 13 May 2016 127,870 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 May 2016 127,870 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,238 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,594 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,520 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 LHY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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