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DY53 FTE

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FTE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 51,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,314 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,274 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 R14 82T Both original front tyres date stamped 2003 - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,101 miles

Exhaust system - front section corroded.

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

Fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

Slight accident damage to leading edge of nearside front wing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front support bracket on exhaust downpipe slightly corroded

Fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Slight accident damage to leading edge of nearside front wing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front support bracket on exhaust downpipe slightly corroded

Fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Slight accident damage to leading edge of nearside front wing

Pass 7 May 2019 50,737 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2018 49,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing swept zone

Fail 10 May 2018 49,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing swept zone

Pass 9 May 2017 48,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 48,678 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,832 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake flex ferrules

Fail 4 May 2016 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on rear brake flex ferrules

Pass 15 May 2015 47,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 45,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2012 43,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,148 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition needs replacing soon !

Pass 10 May 2007 32,662 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 32,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,016 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 FTE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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