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EA53 OPZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 104,052 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,454 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,674 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,485 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 85,485 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,561 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 79,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,496 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,019 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,018 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres have sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,130 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,096 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,621 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 32,759 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,453 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 OPZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

EA53 OPZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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