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EF53 LCO

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade split

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,776 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade split

Spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,419 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,509 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and worn low outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished worn low inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 60,752 miles

off side rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,531 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,531 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,766 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 30,265 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,480 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 LCO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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