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DU03 UMB

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UMB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners hanging off rear view mirror and phone mount on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Different size tyres fitted front to rear 165/70/14 front axle 175/65/14 rear axle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 105,222 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and section is going rusty (7.1.2)

Fuel tank strap is going rusty

Rear of n/s outer sill is going rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,127 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,774 miles

1.rear no plate delaminating.2.dip stick damaged.3.o/s/f brake disc pitted.4.both front lower suspension arms [front and rear ]mountings deteriorated.5.o/s/f under wing cover touching tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,769 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1.rear no plate delaminating.2.dip stick damaged.3.o/s/f brake disc pitted.4.both front lower suspension arms [front and rear ]mountings deteriorated.5.o/s/f under wing cover touching tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,969 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing heavly on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,144 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,144 miles

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

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

corrosion at rear exhaust box

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror broken cover

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,174 miles

damage o/s door mirror cover †damage n/s door †n/s front wishbone (rear bush splitting ) †engine oil leaks (o/s)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage o/s door mirror cover †damage n/s door †n/s front wishbone (rear bush splitting ) †engine oil leaks (o/s)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,531 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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DU03 UMB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 DU03 UMB, 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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DU03 UMB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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