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DX53 FCM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FCM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,090 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 87,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty. vehicle has been standing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,906 miles

r/o/s tyre worn close to 2mm wear bar

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

r/o/s tyre worn close to 2mm wear bar

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,211 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 13,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,181 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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DX53 FCM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX53 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

DX53 FCM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DX53 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 FCM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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