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DY53 VUE

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VUE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 123,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,340 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,331 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,505 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,077 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread 185/65R14

Fail 18 Oct 2014 102,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished between tread 185/65R14

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,408 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,993 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,404 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,896 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 VUE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

DY53 VUE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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