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DU53 UHC

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UHC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 112,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing axle bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 100,025 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low emitter

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,104 miles

both front tyres just legal, recommend replacing.

front brake discs starting to corrode.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer wall has small cut in it.

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 UHC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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