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DG53 PFD

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,945 miles

tank strap corroding

Fail 9 May 2012 93,880 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,569 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,381 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 42,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 PFD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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