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DU53 UFH

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UFH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stay bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stay bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,277 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 107,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,751 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,739 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,736 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 95,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,914 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,367 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 35,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,053 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 UFH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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