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DV53 DKJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DKJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,935 miles

near side front tyre bald edges

screen cracked

steering slightly stiff

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber inscure (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre bald edges

screen cracked

steering slightly stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/axles etc (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,642 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 69,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,065 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 49,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,183 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,173 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,219 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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DV53 DKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV53 DKJ, 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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DV53 DKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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