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EJ53 DWA

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DWA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various/rear near torsion bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various/rear near torsion bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,453 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

slight blow front exhaust join

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,898 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 107,897 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges 175/6514h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges 175/65/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 80,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,796 miles

Front o/s & n/s wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slight movement

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,545 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,545 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,562 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,335 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,506 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,199 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 DWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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