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DY53 WLJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,108 mi
Last recorded120,108 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,108 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,473 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 99,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,148 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight seepage of oil from power steering pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,391 miles

engine cover loose

engine light on

rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Oct 2014 79,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover loose

engine light on

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,276 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside shoulder

Fail 4 Oct 2013 74,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,303 miles

Exhaust catalyst corroded

Front tyres slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,303 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust catalyst corroded

Front tyres slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,411 miles

sligth play o/s track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,714 miles

front brake discs rusty

load sencing valve rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

load sencing valve rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,525 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,375 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 WLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

DY53 WLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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