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DS53 TVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,448 mi
Last recorded121,448 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,448 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 121,448 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 107,992 miles

co2 just in limits

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

sump leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

co2 just in limits

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

sump leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,320 miles

2 front discs corroding

front grill loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and just legal

n/s/r tyre wall slitting

o/s/f lowerea arm bush split worn

pass air bag off

slight corrosion n/s/f bulk head

Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,320 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slitting

o/s/f lowerea arm bush split worn

pass air bag off

slight corrosion n/s/f bulk head

2 front discs corroding

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

front grill loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and just legal

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 92,376 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,366 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,443 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 71,443 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 21 Dec 2009 63,764 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,764 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,860 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DS53 TVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS53 TVT, 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 DS53 TVT registered?

DS53 TVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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