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DS03 JFU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,995 mi
Last recorded139,995 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JFU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,793 miles

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AFTER SHORT PERIOD TICKING OVER

LARGE SCREW STUCK IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE,SHOULD REPAIR OK

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND NEARSIDE REAR

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE(A)IN 2 PLACES BUT NOT LARGER THAN 10mm AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Apr 2013 107,667 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AFTER SHORT PERIOD TICKING OVER

LARGE SCREW STUCK IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE,SHOULD REPAIR OK

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND NEARSIDE REAR

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE(A)IN 2 PLACES BUT NOT LARGER THAN 10mm AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,095 miles

2x chips in windsreen top right and bottom right

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

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

front discs worn

nsr tyre side wall perished

Fail 29 May 2012 98,012 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

2x chips in windsreen top right and bottom right

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

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

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

front discs worn

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,469 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 65,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 48,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS03 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

DS03 JFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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