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DG53 OTL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,302 mi
Last recorded104,302 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 95,524 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,490 miles

wiper scratches on screen

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,490 miles

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

wiper scratches on screen

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,569 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 20 Sep 2016 67,569 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,330 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

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

Exhaust emissions lambda high

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre carrier loose

Tank strap corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,330 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

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

Exhaust emissions lambda high

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre carrier loose

Tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,044 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare wheel carrier, adjuster loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 488,701 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,870 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,083 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,168 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,567 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 OTL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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