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DU53 UGZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UGZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,265 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,262 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,447 miles

Bonnet release lever bracket broken

Different tail lamps fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread in some areas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,447 miles

Bonnet release lever bracket broken

Different tail lamps fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread in some areas (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,371 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch exhibits early signs of wear

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,283 miles

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

clutch exhibits early signs of wear

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,808 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front passengers seat wont tilt forward

Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,808 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front passengers seat wont tilt forward [handle missing]

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,076 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 UGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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