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EF53 FWW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FWW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,616 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,706 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,753 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,364 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,524 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,548 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,083 miles

N/S/F washer jet inop

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,217 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 FWW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

EF53 FWW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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