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DY53 LRL

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,233 mi
Last recorded72,233 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LRL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 72,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,790 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 67,790 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight blow on exhaust (clamp needs replacing)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,425 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,441 miles

front brake pads wearing thin , and both discs corroded on inner surface

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,030 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,279 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,591 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 45,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,604 miles

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

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

baffles loose in centre silencer

blades marking screen

rear silencer rusty

screen marked by blades

Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,662 miles

blades marking screen

one rear brake pad getting low

screen marked by blades

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,488 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 LRL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

DY53 LRL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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