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DN03 USM

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 USM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from wheel cylinder to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank support strap is very corroded.

rear brake pipes cleaned and greased ns and ofs

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from the brake cylinder, to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from the brake compensator valve to across axle xle to front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from the brake compensator valve to across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from the flexible hose to the compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from wheel cylinder to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank support strap is very corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,397 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,505 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,505 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,911 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 64,911 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,310 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,840 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,155 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,797 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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DN03 USM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN03 USM, 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 DN03 USM registered?

DN03 USM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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