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EJ53 FHW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,907 mi
Last recorded92,907 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FHW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 92,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,548 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges bot front

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,416 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,816 miles

Both side repeaters fading white

Fail 7 Feb 2017 57,816 miles

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

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

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

Both front tires worn on inside edge

Both side repeaters fading white

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,454 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,663 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 25,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,450 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 FHW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

EJ53 FHW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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