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EA53 DWV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

77,418 mi
Last recorded77,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,308 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,424 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 59,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,527 miles

Brake valve leaking rear compensater (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 52,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear light lens bamaged

Pass 2 Aug 2014 47,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,229 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor exhaust blow from center joint

Near side front inner and outer edge wear

Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Minor exhaust blow from center joint

Near side front inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,561 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,912 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,884 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,906 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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 DWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DWV, 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 EA53 DWV registered?

EA53 DWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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