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EF53 LEJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,388 mi
Last recorded120,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LEJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 120,388 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 96,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,489 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,711 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 LEJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

EF53 LEJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 LEJ safe to buy?

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