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EJ53 LXG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LXG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,811 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 79,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 76,396 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 68,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 64,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,139 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit and worn badly on the inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,877 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit and worn badly on the inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,456 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,456 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 26 Aug 2013 46,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,301 miles

very slight play n/s/f suspension drop link

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,795 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

nsr brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 24,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,877 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 LXG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

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

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