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EJ53 DVF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,445 mi
Last recorded237,445 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DVF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 237,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 233,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 233,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 220,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 194,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 194,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 164,658 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (may need replacing)

n/s/r tyres heavily perished (may need replacing soon 175/65 14)

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 27 Sep 2010 129,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 129,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 106,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,084 miles

nearside rear tyre has small surface cracks on the tread

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 DVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EJ53 DVF, 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 EJ53 DVF registered?

EJ53 DVF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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