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EF53 YVL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YVL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 86,432 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 86,432 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,625 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 84,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,584 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 81,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 76,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,499 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,208 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,791 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 YVL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

EF53 YVL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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