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DY53 EKP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 EKP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe area on back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 138,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section, rear silencer and EGR pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 138,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 133,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 133,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,447 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank strap weak and heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 125,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,484 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,337 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,337 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,375 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,755 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,053 miles

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 31 Aug 2007 52,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,290 miles

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)

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

wipers smear slightly

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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DY53 EKP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY53 EKP, 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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DY53 EKP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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