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DW53 GEW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,531 mi
Last recorded76,531 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW53 GEW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,408 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,450 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,055 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear foglight slightly obscured by towbar

Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,916 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear foglight slightly obscured by towbar

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,337 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,824 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion brake discs & subframe -slight play rear tie suspension bushes front wishbone bush - slight play ball joints slight movement steering suspension joints bushes advise to check correct fitment ball joints

slight noise hubs poss bearing tyres close to plastic trim font cross member bar damaged- cut n/s/f tyre light deterioration brake hose slight corrosion ferruls unable to fully check pads discs pads appear worn oil leak unable to tell source steering

Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion brake discs & subframe -slight play rear tie suspension bushes front wishbone bush - slight play ball joints slight movement steering suspension joints bushes advise to check correct fitment ball joints

slight noise hubs poss bearing tyres close to plastic trim font cross member bar damaged- cut n/s/f tyre light deterioration brake hose slight corrosion ferruls unable to fully check pads discs pads appear worn oil leak unable to tell source steering

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,538 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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DW53 GEW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DW53 GEW, 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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What year was DW53 GEW registered?

DW53 GEW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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