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AO53 EPX

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,470 mi
Last recorded192,470 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EPX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 192,470 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 175,917 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 157,023 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 157,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 137,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres feathering on inner edges,close to wear marks

Fail 3 Nov 2014 137,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres feathering on inner edges,close to wear marks

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 120,233 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 97,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,147 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 83,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO53 EPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AO53 EPX, 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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AO53 EPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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