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DG53 LKN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LKN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,804 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses that feed calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower fuel tank retaining strap is corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis is corroded around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,134 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 58,114 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,649 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,648 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 51,783 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,638 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 25,987 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 16,056 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 12,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 LKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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