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DH53 BWZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BWZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,654 miles

Rear axle rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,975 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 117,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,315 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,983 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in both ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch under filter ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in both ()

Pass 24 May 2016 90,684 miles

Advise both front steering rack inner tie rod ball joints have slight play in

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 90,684 miles

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

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

Advise both front steering rack inner tie rod ball joints have slight play in

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 69,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2012 55,524 miles

Air con leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Signs of anti freeze leak from radator

Pass 29 May 2012 55,524 miles

Air con leak

Signs of anti freeze leak from radator

Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,585 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DH53 BWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DH53 BWZ, 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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DH53 BWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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