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EJ53 ARF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ARF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 44,952 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,373 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 33,373 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,888 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 30,888 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central interior mirror not fitted

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 16,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 13,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,633 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 12,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,355 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge and outer sidewall has slight damage

nearside rear tyre just starting to crack

offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,527 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracked slightly at joint to treaded area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,174 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked slightly at joint to treaded area

Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 3,379 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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EJ53 ARF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ53 ARF, 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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EJ53 ARF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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