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EJ53 FZL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,187 miles

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

engine noise around belt

Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine noise around belt

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,647 miles

Engine is very noisy around the belt area

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine is very noisy around the belt area

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,878 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,322 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,439 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

eml on

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,595 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,418 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 43,418 miles

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,455 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 41,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,147 miles

EML light on

front(both) tyre has cracks

Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,147 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front(both) tyre has cracks

Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

EML light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front(both) tyre has cracks

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,018 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 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

EJ53 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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