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EJ53 FHN

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FHN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,599 miles

all tyres perishing

security of front bumper

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,202 miles

corrosion and condition both front brake disc's

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion and condition both front brake disc's

handbrake travel

Pass 31 May 2013 83,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 83,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2011 73,636 miles

chip to screen zone 'B'

Fail 21 May 2011 73,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip to screen zone 'B'

Fail 15 May 2010 66,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2010 66,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 53,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,962 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

EJ53 FHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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