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EJ53 FGX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FGX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 111,728 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 111,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,595 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 84,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,663 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,663 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,990 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,990 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,714 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,352 miles

front brake discs are lipped.

steering rack shows play.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 28,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs are lipped.

steering rack shows play.

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 FGX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGX, 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 FGX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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