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DG53 VHM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 102,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,215 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease object trapped by pad (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely & service x2 (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,535 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,244 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 23,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VHM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHM, 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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What year was DG53 VHM registered?

DG53 VHM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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