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EJ03 VFL

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VFL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,374 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 88,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,478 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 81,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 81,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,431 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 77,274 miles

engine management light on

front and rear pads getting low?

front discs starting to corrode

front discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 23 Jun 2012 77,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front and rear pads getting low?

front discs starting to corrode

front discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,735 miles

clip broken on offside headlight

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clip broken on offside headlight

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,620 miles

O/S/R Tyre is showing light cracking to the tread area.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R Tyre is showing light cracking to the tread area.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,306 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 29,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,467 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

PAS rack seals leaking

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cluth shudders intermittent

exhaust rattling

rear box corroded

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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EJ03 VFL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ03 VFL, 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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EJ03 VFL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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