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DY53 MVN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 MVN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 111,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,284 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 103,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2012 84,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

imbalance on rear service brakes

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 75,433 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,511 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,348 miles

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

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,962 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 MVN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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