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DU53 UHE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UHE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 72,779 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,091 miles

Engine & gearbox oil leaks

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust box slight leak (7.1.2)

No spare wheel

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread

Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side steering rack boot breather pipe adrift.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,178 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side steering rack boot breather pipe adrift.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,871 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,871 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,873 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 6,954 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,442 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 UHE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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