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DY53 FSE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FSE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 164,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 162,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 159,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 155,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 152,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 149,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 146,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 143,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 136,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 132,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 127,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 108,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 79,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,567 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 FSE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 FSE registered?

DY53 FSE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DY53 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 FSE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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