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DX53 FYO

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FYO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,645 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box hitting shock absorber (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,440 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear end of o.s front to rear brake pipe

Engine oil low

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Part of centre stop lamp notworking

Power steering noisey

Rear exhaust box hitting on shock absorber

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 87,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Broken (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advanced pitting /wear to both front brake discs recommend their replaced

Both front wiper blades worn

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear end of o.s front to rear brake pipe

Engine oil low

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Part of centre stop lamp notworking

Power steering noisey

Rear exhaust box hitting on shock absorber

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,258 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,258 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,628 miles

FRONT DISC(S) SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,624 miles

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

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

FRONT DISC(S) SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside tyre slightly out of shape

slight wheel bearing noise detected on road test but nothing detected during test

Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside tyre slightly out of shape

slight wheel bearing noise detected on road test but nothing detected during test

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,320 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,510 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has two nails in it

Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,510 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,396 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,396 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 FYO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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