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EF53 WVW

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 74,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,402 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,402 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,635 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,635 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,530 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 34,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front discs are worn.

Nail in near side front tyre. 2.5 mm

Near side rear tyre wall cracking.

near side front wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 27,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,764 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 22,764 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,339 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 WVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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