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DX53 FZK

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FZK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm minimum,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm minimum,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm minimum,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm minimum,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,759 miles

a/c pipes chaffing thru and close to a/c pulley

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a/c pipes chaffing thru and close to a/c pulley

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,753 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint where switch locates (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,750 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint where switch locates (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

rubber exhaust mount replaced with lock ties for support at rear

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,813 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,068 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,523 miles

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

radiator fan us.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,399 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,666 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,886 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 23,730 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,329 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 FZK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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