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DX53 FGZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FGZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,824 miles

Fuel tank strap rusty.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 63,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lifted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Fuel tank strap rusty.

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,257 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limits

nearside front tyre worn on edges cut on outer wall

Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,947 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limits

nearside front tyre worn on edges cut on outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,133 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not exposing any cords

Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,133 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not exposing any cords

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

DX53 FGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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