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DU53 HVF

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HVF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,160 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering arm modification unsafe steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear brakes low effort

body damage

gear box oil leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,794 miles

Near side steering rack arm has a slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2019 83,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Near side steering rack arm has a slight play

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,039 miles

Near side front track rod end has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,039 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nail in off side rear tyre

Near side front track rod end has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired Dust cover torn & slight damage to actuating arm (vehicle repaired elsewhere) (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired actuation arm corroded & seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,351 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,866 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,889 miles

rear brake reading low

Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,879 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

rear wiper arm missing- non testable item

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,583 miles

NS rear tyre wall is slightly perished

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,582 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NS rear tyre wall is slightly perished

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,562 miles

Front tyres slightly worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 43,562 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres slightly worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,934 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,499 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,324 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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DU53 HVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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