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EJ53 DWP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,959 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 65,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,978 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,974 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cooling fan did not operate, vehicle had to be switched off to prevent over heating

Fail 21 Dec 2020 59,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking from front catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cooling fan did not operate, vehicle had to be switched off to prevent over heating

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,393 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,235 miles

Front DISCS SLIGHT CORRODED ON INSIDE

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

Rear TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON TYRE WALL BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,235 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front DISCS SLIGHT CORRODED ON INSIDE

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

Rear TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON TYRE WALL BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,503 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,979 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,161 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs starting to wear

indicator switch worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 37,161 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs starting to wear

indicator switch worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,958 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 19,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 14,849 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 DWP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 DWP, 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 DWP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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