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EA53 DHC

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,019 mi
Last recorded106,019 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DHC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,019 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,953 miles

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

Chips in windscreen. Engine management light on.

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

N/S number plate lamp lens slightly insecure.

Radiator leaking coolant. (Recommend attention soon)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 93,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perish. Wear in o/s steering rack inner arm.

Chips in windscreen. Engine management light on.

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

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

N/S number plate lamp lens slightly insecure.

Radiator leaking coolant. (Recommend attention soon)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in o/s steering rack inner arm.

Small chips in windscreen.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades smear screen

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2012 64,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,589 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in the walls. Recommend replacing ASAP

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 225,593 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 DHC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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