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EJ53 DWC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,814 mi
Last recorded134,814 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DWC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,814 miles

o/s wishbone bush starting to wear

Fail 24 Oct 2014 134,753 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wishbone bush starting to wear

Pass 26 Oct 2013 130,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle to rear sections corroding away

fuel tank support strap corroding away

osr tyre perishing/OE[175/65T14]

Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,625 miles

fuel tank mounting strap corroded & weak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 105,561 miles

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

check engine light on

Fail 20 Oct 2010 105,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,462 miles

front pads getting down

oil leak

petrol tank strap heavlly corroded

windsreen chipped

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,110 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

windsreen chipped

Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,165 miles

front pads low

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,524 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre hase a cut in the sid wall!! 175/65r14t

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 DWC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

EJ53 DWC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 DWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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