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EA03 VXF

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,199 mi
Last recorded127,199 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VXF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x 3 to rear axle load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

different style rear lamps fitted (mk1/mk2)

rear footbrake efficiency readings low - would suggest rear brakes require inspection/adjustment

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box broken/rusted through (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x 3 to rear axle load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

different style rear lamps fitted (mk1/mk2)

rear footbrake efficiency readings low - would suggest rear brakes require inspection/adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes only just meet requirments

rear exhaust poor not leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes only just meet requirments

rear exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,759 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 118,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,177 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 102,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,221 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,855 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,543 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,484 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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EA03 VXF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA03 VXF, 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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EA03 VXF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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