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EA53 LXE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LXE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 86,145 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside front tyre flat

Fail 9 May 2013 86,145 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs worn

Nearside front tyre flat

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,911 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 LXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

EA53 LXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is EA53 LXE safe to buy?

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