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DV53 MZF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,971 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,077 miles

back box outer skin corrding

both no plate lamp covers missing

fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,077 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

back box outer skin corrding

both no plate lamp covers missing

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,020 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and edge wear

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,918 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,918 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,391 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 MZF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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