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DU53 ZVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,209 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 57,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,316 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,262 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,923 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 51,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,905 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 48,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,506 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,010 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 32,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,927 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 22,927 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 18,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,488 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 ZVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

DU53 ZVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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