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DV53 YRW

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,627 mi
Last recorded64,627 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YRW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,627 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,843 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes=surface rust

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes=surface rust

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside 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 (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,383 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2013 41,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,363 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,363 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,774 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 YRW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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