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DG53 OSJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OSJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,806 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank strap(s) corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 81,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front - Rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,780 miles

fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2019 78,780 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,945 miles

Front exhaust corroding

Front n/a o/s tyres worn on inner tred

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust corroding

Front n/a o/s tyres worn on inner tred

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,521 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,642 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre flat nails in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,290 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 23,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,397 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 OSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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