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EJ53 FHV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FHV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,372 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

o/s inner steering arm have slight movment

windoow screen scratched

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,372 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

o/s inner steering arm have slight movment

windoow screen scratched

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,166 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,166 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,679 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,110 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,473 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

power steering pump wet in oil

Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

power steering pump wet in oil

rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,675 miles

rear brake pads low

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 FHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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