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DU53 UDX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UDX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 66,849 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 66,735 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 61,282 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 61,281 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 55,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 40,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,340 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 23,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,940 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 UDX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UDX, 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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What year was DU53 UDX registered?

DU53 UDX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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