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DX53 FBC

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FBC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,985 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 110,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,336 miles

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

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEATH

Fail 21 Sep 2022 109,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEATH

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,337 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

under vehicle painted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,955 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

under vehicle painted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,829 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

pin hole in off side front outer cv gater

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,064 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,635 miles

all brakes in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,535 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,283 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,038 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag lamp on

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,891 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,078 miles

brake hoses slighty perrished †damage to alloy rims †front tyres wearing low perrished/cracked †exhaust joints vcorroded †rear silencer outer skin corroded †wipers smesaring slightly

rear indicators fading †minor perrishing to suspension bushes †surface corrosion to various steering/suspension components †front brake discs inner faces corroded/lipped

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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DX53 FBC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DX53 FBC, 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 DX53 FBC registered?

DX53 FBC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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