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DX53 RHY

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RHY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,080 miles

Offside Rear offside rear of vehicle lower than the nearside rear

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,078 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear offside rear of vehicle lower than the nearside rear

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,287 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 92,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,036 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 85,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside driveshaft seal leaking oil

Fail 8 Jan 2014 79,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiring loom damaged under o/s of engine

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiring loom damaged under o/s of engine

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,177 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 43,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,190 miles

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

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 RHY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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