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DY53 ZFA

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZFA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,540 miles

Both front suspension top mounts clunking when turning

Fuel tank straps corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 93,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front suspension top mounts clunking when turning

Fuel tank straps corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,073 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkheads (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and rear of sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive evident in center floors, front floor/chassis leg, both front inner wings viewed underneath. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 93,042 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak which will effect lambda at second fast idle. Spanner light on confirming that the stress applied to do a full cat test may effect the vehicle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkheads (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and rear of sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive evident in center floors, front floor/chassis leg, both front inner wings viewed underneath. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,565 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fuel tank strap rusty/corroded

Nearside front top mount clunking

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fuel tank strap rusty/corroded

Nearside front top mount clunking

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,898 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,119 miles

Cooling fan a little noisey

Rear tyres crazed

front suspension tops rusty and creaking a little

rear brakes a little out of balance possible LSV fault

rear shock absorber bushes a little perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

tail silencer clamp a little rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,519 miles

both front 176/65/14T tyres low tread

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,519 miles

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

both front 176/65/14T tyres low tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on body of cat (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,228 miles

Both side repeaters slight discolouring

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,497 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 72,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,678 miles

Nearside front brake pipe has a slight twist

Slight leak from the centre exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,678 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe has a slight twist

Slight leak from the centre exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,674 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,320 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,691 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,007 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 ZFA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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