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DS03 FYV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FYV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 157,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,806 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 27 Feb 2012 137,806 miles

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

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

air bab warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,503 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both wipers starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,574 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 9 Jul 2010 108,574 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 7 Jul 2009 89,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 70,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,217 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,217 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 May 2006 20,452 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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DS03 FYV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS03 FYV, 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 DS03 FYV registered?

DS03 FYV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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