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DX53 RXR

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RXR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 86,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 86,103 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,005 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,120 miles

n/s/f tyre worn centre

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,120 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn centre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,103 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front wiper blades streaking

rear tyres starting to perish front tyre inner sidewalls deteriated and damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front wiper blades streaking

rear tyres starting to perish front tyre inner sidewalls deteriated and damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,502 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,646 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,209 miles

n/s/f seat belt locking mech poor

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,295 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,670 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 RXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

DX53 RXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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