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DU03 VXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

windows tinted and after market exhaust fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,085 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windows tinted and after market exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tinted windows and aftermarket exhaust fitted

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

c/o levels up and down during fast idle test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

c/o levels up and down during fast idle test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Dec 2009 73,459 miles

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 73,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,980 miles

slight bind on n/s rear brake.

some wear in brake discs.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,980 miles

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

some wear in brake discs.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,298 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER ARM MOUNTING STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,298 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER ARM MOUNTING STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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