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EF03 LFY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,781 mi
Last recorded188,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LFY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 188,781 miles

advise both front brake discs worn and corroded

advise both rear tyres perished and low on tread

advise fan belt loose

advise n/s wishbone bushs perished

advise o/s body panels damaged

advise o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner edge

advise oil leak from rocker cover gasket

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

advise slight play in n/s anti roll bar tie rod

Fail 29 May 2013 188,667 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise both front brake discs worn and corroded

advise both rear tyres perished and low on tread

advise fan belt loose

advise n/s wishbone bushs perished

advise o/s body panels damaged

advise o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner edge

advise oil leak from rocker cover gasket

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

advise slight play in n/s anti roll bar tie rod

Pass 2 May 2012 148,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 148,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 140,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear radius arms have slight play in the bushes

Fail 18 May 2011 140,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear radius arms have slight play in the bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 132,527 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,569 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 130,412 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 111,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 111,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,052 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,973 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,973 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 74,678 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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EF03 LFY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EF03 LFY, 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 EF03 LFY registered?

EF03 LFY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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