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DX53 FWR

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FWR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system rubbing on body

Fail 9 Sep 2023 133,310 miles

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

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 120,305 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting there strength

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 119,132 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 116,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres badly worn on edges and cracking in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,498 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres badly worn on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,117 miles

rear brake pads soon require attention

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and repaired

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight steering pump noise

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edges.

Both rear tyres slight cracking.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 9,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FWR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

DX53 FWR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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