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DY53 AMX

2003 Peugeot 206

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,724 mi
Last recorded154,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AMX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,724 miles

drivers door check strap slightly insecure

exhaust starting to corrode at rear

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

n/s/f tyre approaching limit,wearing unevenly and has a slight deterioration of tyre walls

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre tread

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and tyre walls are perished slightly

rubber boots split on both front anti-roll bar drop links

scratches in windscreen

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 154,724 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

drivers door check strap slightly insecure

exhaust starting to corrode at rear

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

n/s/f tyre approaching limit,wearing unevenly and has a slight deterioration of tyre walls

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre tread

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and tyre walls are perished slightly

rubber boots split on both front anti-roll bar drop links

scratches in windscreen

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,501 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 142,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 129,110 miles

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

both front brakes rusty due to standing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 129,110 miles

both front brakes rusty due to standing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 125,122 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 125,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 96,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,381 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 70,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,626 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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DY53 AMX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DY53 AMX, 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 DY53 AMX registered?

DY53 AMX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 AMX safe to buy?

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