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DV53 FYL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FYL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,312 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,254 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2018 85,926 miles

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

engine fault light on

under engine damp with oil

Fail 7 Apr 2018 85,924 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,298 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi cover loose and slight blow from flexi

n/s/f drop link, bottom boot slightly opened up

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and wear/stepped inner edges

side repeaters pale

slight play o/s steering rack/arm?

Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,298 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust front pipe flexi cover loose and slight blow from flexi

n/s/f drop link, bottom boot slightly opened up

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and wear/stepped inner edges

side repeaters pale

slight play o/s steering rack/arm?

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,520 miles

exhaust back box outer case corroded and slight blow

n/s/f tyre getting slightly low (3mm)

o/s/f tyre 3mm inner edge

poly v belt slightly cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,584 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,808 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,405 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 FYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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