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DY53 VNW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,720 mi
Last recorded76,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 71,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,094 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to separate from carcus

Child seats fitted

Front pads on legal limits / front discs in poor condition

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front tyre on legal limit borderline pass

Fail 4 Dec 2015 65,094 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to separate from carcus

Child seats fitted

Front pads on legal limits / front discs in poor condition

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre on legal limit borderline pass

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,611 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 41,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,188 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,174 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 VNW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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