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DV53 YRL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn close to excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear brake pipe by limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 138,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear brake pipe by limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from laydon valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexy hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to laydon valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake effort low

Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,759 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to laydon valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake effort low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock lower bush has play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,574 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YRL 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 75%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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