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DX53 FFE

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FFE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 125,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspected bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 74,894 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE AT REAR

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,894 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE AT REAR

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,936 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,418 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 FFE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX53 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

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

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