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DU53 UHJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,022 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 90,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,216 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 85,304 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,974 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 75,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,738 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 46,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,543 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 UHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHJ, 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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What year was DU53 UHJ registered?

DU53 UHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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