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DV53 YPE

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YPE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 139,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 139,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has had a replacement ecu, hence mileage difference.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 129,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has had a replacement ecu, hence mileage difference.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 51,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,117 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 50,117 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 48,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,010 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 48,010 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,910 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 9,629 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 YPE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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