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DX53 SFZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,089 miles

heavy surface rust on rear suspension components

o/s front brake disc in rusty condition

Fail 16 Jun 2023 105,089 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

heavy surface rust on rear suspension components

o/s front brake disc in rusty condition

Pass 26 May 2022 102,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 97,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 94,098 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,696 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear stabiliser bars has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle has corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,198 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 82,349 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,341 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 75,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,049 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 68,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

faint marks on windscreen from wipers

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 SFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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