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DU53 UGC

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UGC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

rear axle is corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,865 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,832 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight damage on windscreen from wiper on the nearside

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight damage on windscreen from wiper on the nearside

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UGC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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