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EJ03 VSX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,846 mi
Last recorded146,846 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VSX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 133,961 miles

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

engine oil leak req att

Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,027 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 101,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 19 Apr 2006 42,078 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 VSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ03 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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