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DY53 FVV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,396 mi
Last recorded55,396 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FVV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 51,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,016 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,255 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 37,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,857 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Both rear tyres have perished slightly.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,188 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Slight exhaust blow front to centre section

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have perished slightly.

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,010 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,287 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight blow from front pipe to centre joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,421 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,831 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 FVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

DY53 FVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 FVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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