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AP53 ECY

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ECY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight and wing damage not affecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 89,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 82,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured 1n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside brake pipes at rear undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 56,428 miles

fuel tank strap becoming corroded

o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,870 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges

2/ front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at center

3/ front exhaust clamp becoming corroded and slight blow

Pass 14 May 2016 50,153 miles

1.both front tyres wearing low on edges

2.slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,356 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 46,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,693 miles

near side front at legal limites

Fail 5 Jun 2010 35,684 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

near side front at legal limites

Pass 30 May 2009 28,923 miles

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,002 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,776 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 ECY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AP53 ECY, 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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AP53 ECY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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