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EJ53 DXA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DXA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,749 miles

FRONT BODY DAMAGED

Fail 14 Jul 2016 146,342 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS WEAK

FRONT BODY DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,036 miles

front body damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front body damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 59,816 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box starting to crack at join

rear wiper blade split

stone chip front screen zone b

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,124 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 DXA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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