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EF03 LXS

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LXS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,224 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,117 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wall slight cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wall slight cracks

Pass 7 May 2013 94,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 94,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 May 2012 89,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 89,983 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 82,467 miles

coolant level low

oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2011 81,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant level low

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2010 65,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch release bearing noisy

exhaust has minor leaks on front and rear joints advise exhaust very rusty in places and clamps in poor condition

front brake pads wearing unevenly n/s/f pads worn very low

pulley area noise requires attention oil leak from pulley area

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,472 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,468 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

airbag light on

speedo not working

Pass 15 May 2007 32,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 22,453 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

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 LXS is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

EF03 LXS is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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