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DX03 TXL

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 TXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 131,051 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 122,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 122,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

aux belt worned and psf reservoir cap missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,373 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,628 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 103,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,745 miles

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

both front tyre treads low

Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,553 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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DX03 TXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX03 TXL, 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 DX03 TXL registered?

DX03 TXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is DX03 TXL safe to buy?

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