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AP53 ECW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ECW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,249 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 74,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 74,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,712 miles

N/s rear tyre perished

O/s front side light dim

Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,712 miles

N/s rear tyre perished

O/s front side light dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 49,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,621 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,631 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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AP53 ECW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP53 ECW, 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 AP53 ECW registered?

AP53 ECW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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