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EF03 VXE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VXE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside & om 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 121,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 115,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 115,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (perished mounting rubber) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,902 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,699 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,489 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,238 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 57,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 52,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 49,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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 VXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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