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DG53 OTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly effecting ooperation of indicator

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,068 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake pipe from load valve to flex slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,239 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake pipe from load valve to flex slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,381 miles

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

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,088 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 22,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,207 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,206 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,206 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 OTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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