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DU53 HSJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HSJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,528 miles

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

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

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamps Slightly Insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns/os (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,138 miles

Nearside Center Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Engine has slight Oil Leak

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Center Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure underbody slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,138 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine has slight Oil Leak

Nearside Center Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Center Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,649 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,994 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 76,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,831 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,309 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,630 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,630 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,631 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,509 miles

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

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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DU53 HSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU53 HSJ, 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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DU53 HSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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