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DV03 HZM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,041 mi
Last recorded218,041 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HZM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 218,041 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - bush/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides - bushes worn/badly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant overheat light/message on dash - coolant level/temperature ok(fan cuts in as required)

Fail 11 Nov 2024 218,040 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim badly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working - o/s lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - bush/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides - bushes worn/badly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant overheat light/message on dash - coolant level/temperature ok(fan cuts in as required)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 201,875 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens polished but still poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front turbo heatshield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/air fresh x2 ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess due to contact with exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 201,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly lens condition/bulb fault (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly lens condition/bulb fault (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency 15% (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment efficiency 15% (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front turbo heatshield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/air fresh x2 ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess due to contact with exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 184,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 166,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 166,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,079 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 149,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 134,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,871 miles

Front brake discs minor scoring

Offside rack knuckle play

Fail 21 Jul 2018 130,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel cooler under floor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2017 123,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking under body (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,852 miles

ADVISE FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT ---SMOK ?E EMISSIONS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (2.84 /3.0 LEGAL LIMIT )

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Fuel tank insecure SUPPORT STRAP WASTED ( DUE to EXCESSIVE CORROSION) (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT ---SMOK ?E EMISSIONS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (2.84 /3.0 LEGAL LIMIT )

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps

Fail 17 Aug 2015 114,732 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,968 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 113,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 107,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 107,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,031 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,580 miles

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,760 miles

tank strap rusted at rear

Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

tank strap rusted at rear

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 55,106 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,137 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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DV03 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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