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EA53 DGV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DGV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,181 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 127,181 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,713 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 104,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,199 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,623 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,623 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,152 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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EA53 DGV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA53 DGV, 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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EA53 DGV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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