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DY53 FTO

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FTO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,535 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 121,535 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 May 2017 115,825 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 115,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,851 miles

Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank strap corroded away (7.2.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play offside end of steering rack

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 106,799 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 89,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 89,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,113 miles

front exhaust mounting loose on bolt to gear box

moulding bulge on off side rear tyre inner

Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting loose on bolt to gear box

moulding bulge on off side rear tyre inner

Pass 4 May 2012 77,946 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door central lock not working

Fail 4 May 2012 77,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

engine management warning light on

offside rear door central lock not working

Pass 14 May 2011 71,421 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 71,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 64,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

near side washer jet not passing water

Fail 13 May 2010 64,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side washer jet not passing water

Pass 1 May 2009 58,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 52,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear box in poor condition

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 May 2007 42,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 42,653 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,133 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 FTO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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