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DS03 GSV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,524 mi
Last recorded109,524 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GSV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,465 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 95,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 95,795 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 92,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 89,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 86,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,184 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,121 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,859 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 GSV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GSV, 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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DS03 GSV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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