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EA03 XHW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XHW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,586 miles

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

Rear exhaust box shield insecure / rotten

Fail 11 Oct 2017 53,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box shield insecure / rotten

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,533 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 53,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,624 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 46,605 miles

Front brakes just within balance for M.O.T. (22%).

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front tyres different size to rear (185/55/15 front) (195/55/15rear)

noise from engine pulley area

rear number plate worn

Fail 17 May 2013 46,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front tyres different size to rear (185/55/15 front) (195/55/15rear)

noise from engine pulley area

rear number plate worn

Pass 10 May 2012 42,422 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 May 2012 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2010 35,936 miles

NOTE; n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 13 May 2009 32,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 15 May 2007 24,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,148 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 XHW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EA03 XHW, 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 EA03 XHW registered?

EA03 XHW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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