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DG53 YPJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YPJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,572 miles

O/S/R tyre is starting to perish and crack

Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,569 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/R tyre is starting to perish and crack

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,014 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,972 miles

Offside 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)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,042 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,951 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,951 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,425 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 68,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 63,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,529 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,820 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 YPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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