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DU53 UHG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,860 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,262 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,165 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,277 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,277 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,121 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 UHG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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