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EF53 FVV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FVV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 113,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,354 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative broken cable on the calliper end (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust rubber mounting deterioration

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,824 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,026 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,012 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,553 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 49,951 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 49,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front wipers juddering & smearing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,728 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake pads worn down to limit

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,855 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)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake pads worn down to limit

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,566 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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EF53 FVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF53 FVV, 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 EF53 FVV registered?

EF53 FVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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