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EF53 FYJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,774 mi
Last recorded79,774 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,774 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,326 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,274 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,289 miles

o/s/f wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 48,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,252 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 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

EF53 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EF53 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 FYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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