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DG53 PGF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 116,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 116,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TO LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 111,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TO LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,295 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

Fail 14 Jul 2020 108,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,121 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 101,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,960 miles

advise offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,960 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,682 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,661 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,661 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,606 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 56,606 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,693 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,817 miles

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

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f anti roll bar link lower boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,122 miles

exhaust rust / leak centerat rear pipe

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,803 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 30,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,337 miles

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 PGF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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