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DV03 HZL

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,282 mi
Last recorded132,282 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HZL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,282 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,934 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 120,674 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hing pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 111,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 111,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 102,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,345 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,431 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 85,430 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,947 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,947 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,844 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,844 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV03 HZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DV03 HZL, 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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DV03 HZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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