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EA53 DSX

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DSX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,418 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,165 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 119,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 113,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,215 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 61,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,639 miles

nearside rear tyre has a very deep cut in the tread and only just met the requirement

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,993 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 DSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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