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DG53 YBV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,984 mi
Last recorded156,984 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 156,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired corroded away (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,704 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 145,695 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing on exhaust front pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt not fully tested due to baby seat fitted ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 120,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s +o/s front pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt not fully tested due to baby seat fitted ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 89,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,424 miles

damage to front ns door

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,424 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

cooling fan noisy in operation

damage to front ns door

os @ ns rear tyres have cracking in tread ,

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,946 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 24,290 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 YBV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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