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EA53 OAH

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from oil cooler(slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,651 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom of rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter cap oil switch oil houseing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,933 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen upper central (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Advise radiator leaking ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear upper shock casing gaiters worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 82,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Anti roll bar near side damaged / bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen upper central (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Advise radiator leaking ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer rubbing on body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear upper shock casing gaiters worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush cracking and perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

boot full not allowing full inspection

brake load compensator corroded

child seat fitted to nsr seat

oil leak engine area

stone chip front screen

Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,087 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

boot full not allowing full inspection

brake load compensator corroded

child seat fitted to nsr seat

oil leak engine area

stone chip front screen

Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,541 miles

Front brake pads deteriorated and wearing thin

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Rear exhaust hanger broken

crack in front screen outside drivers view

rear service brake only just met the pass criteria

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 15 Apr 2017 28,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked & Perished To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,372 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link cover poor passenger air bag turned off

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,363 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,553 miles

Load Sensing Valve Partially Seized

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,594 miles

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,962 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,195 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 OAH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAH, 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 OAH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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