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AP03 ELJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 May 2018 80,563 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 77,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 77,456 miles

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

Brake valve damaged dust cover split (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 72,144 miles

rear exhaust rubber broken but system but still adequately supported

Fail 6 May 2016 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber broken but system but still adequately supported

Fail 21 May 2015 67,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,717 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded slight leak

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perrished

rear exhaust corroded slight leak

slight dampness o/s/r shock

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,583 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,583 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,414 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread starting to buldge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,765 miles

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits 2/ both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,662 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,473 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,039 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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AP03 ELJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 ELJ, 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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AP03 ELJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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