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DV53 DME

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DME
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 64,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,524 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,524 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,961 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

offside & nearside front brake discs excessively corroded & grooved on inner surfaces

offside rear brake disc excessively corroded on inner surface

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,020 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,131 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,162 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DME is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV53 DME, 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 DME is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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