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DY53 FRC

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,222 mi
Last recorded47,222 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FRC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 44,970 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,930 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 40,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 39,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 1 May 2018 39,025 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,928 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 27,619 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,619 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,951 miles

o/s n/s rack knuckles worn slighty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,322 miles

susp wheel bearings front

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,300 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

susp wheel bearings front

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,195 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,854 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 FRC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRC, 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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DY53 FRC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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