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EF53 YSD

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YSD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2015 117,150 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 117,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 108,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked perished

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked perished

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2012 90,422 miles

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

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

hubcaps fitted

vcovers over eng and under vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2012 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hubcaps fitted

vcovers over eng and under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,274 miles

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

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

front brake disc"s worn

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish and crack

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,162 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 40,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,863 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,863 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust started to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,205 miles

slight play in off side front steering but not to excess

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 YSD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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