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DV53 WLU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 96,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 91,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,880 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,840 miles

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

both number plate lights slightly discoloured

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front sidelight dim

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured and requires replacing soon

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,692 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both nearside wishbone bushes slightly perished

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate slightly discolered

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,089 miles

both front tyre close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim lower limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

all tyre sidewall s starting to perish - advise at present.

rear tyres 2.o.m.m. - front tyres 3.0.m.m.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,617 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 WLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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