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EF53 OSG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OSG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,554 miles

Front front tyres close to legal limit

engine light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,554 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front tyres close to legal limit

engine light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,237 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,237 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,577 miles

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

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2011 73,516 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,069 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 OSG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

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

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