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EF03 UVS

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,135 mi
Last recorded104,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UVS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,300 miles

Central exhaust mounting rubber torn & disconnected

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust mounting rubber torn & disconnected

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure inner, moves in and out of gearbox. (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inner wheel arch cover insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn inner (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp is still secure and light output/aim is ok

Offside Front wing damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp is still secure and light output/aim is ok

Offside Front wing damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,358 miles

EML on

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2016 82,331 miles

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

engine management fault light on

front exhaust pipe blowing - BORDERLINE PASS

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,044 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,529 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,529 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,858 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 rear tyres,cracking tread

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 35,849 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 UVS is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UVS, 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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EF03 UVS is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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