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DV53 FZX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,361 mi
Last recorded122,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FZX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to visually cheack (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,893 miles

4 wheel trims fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

4 wheel trims fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,174 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside rear tyre walls peished

Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside rear tyre walls peished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,580 miles

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

clutch release bearing squealing

front brake discs slightly corroded

front inner brake pads approx 60% to 70% worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

clutch release bearing squealing

front brake discs slightly corroded

front inner brake pads approx 60% to 70% worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,014 miles

rear number plate lamp lense covers missing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate lamp lense covers missing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 50,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front lower plastic spoiler insecure

o/s number plate lamp lense cover missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front lower plastic spoiler insecure

o/s number plate lamp lense cover missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,169 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 42,169 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,977 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 FZX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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