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DV53 OCF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,051 mi
Last recorded106,051 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OCF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,051 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box insecure at pipe joint causing major leak of exhaust gasses and blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

oil leak under engine

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,909 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2014 97,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,867 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,402 miles

play in steering rack [offside]

rear brake pads worn to 2/3 mm

Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slight perishing

nearside front tyre wearing edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,322 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing

nearside front tyre wearing edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,983 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 59,263 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres 3mm rear pads low.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 59,263 miles

front tyres 3mm rear pads low.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,375 miles

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

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

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

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 OCF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OCF, 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 OCF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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