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EF53 FWV

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FWV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 63,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 60,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 50,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,785 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 35,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 30,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,535 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 23,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

EF53 FWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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