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SG53 ZYU

2003 Peugeot 207

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,250 mi
Last recorded145,250 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20766,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZYU
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 145,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

has play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Oct 2015 145,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre worn inside tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 127,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,273 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 100,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,500 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 70,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 55,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 207?

Based on 4,554,199 MOT tests across 284,054 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
5,429
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
284,054
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88,971
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 69,719
coil spring broken 66,088
Exhaust system not adequately supported 65,566
Registration plate lamp not working 63,216
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SG53 ZYU is a 2003 Peugeot 207 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 207 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 66,619 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 207 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 ZYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 207 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 207 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG53 ZYU registered?

SG53 ZYU is a 2003 Peugeot 207, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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