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DG53 LJJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LJJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 61,196 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 61,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 59,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tank fuel strap corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tank fuel strap corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,813 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight play

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,813 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 49,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2016 46,407 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 41,626 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,295 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust downpipe cracked in several places

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,678 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 LJJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJJ, 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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What year was DG53 LJJ registered?

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

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