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DU03 YAY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,625 mi
Last recorded135,625 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YAY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 135,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread very low remainder of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

marks on nearside and offside inner rear wheel arches suggesting tyre contact when driven. clearance when stationary

Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,494 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 124,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Reverse lights not working

Wipers very poor

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 115,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

different size tyres front to rear

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,920 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,600 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,600 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,421 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 YAY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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