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EJ53 LXP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,382 mi
Last recorded113,382 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,382 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable is corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE DISC SURFACE, CORRODED, BRAKE PAD ONLY BRAKING ON CENTER OF DISC.!

Offside Front Inner BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED, BRAKE PAD ONLY BRAKING ON CENTER OF DISC.!

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AROUND SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE DISC SURFACE, CORRODED, BRAKE PAD ONLY BRAKING ON CENTER OF DISC.!

Offside Front Inner BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED, BRAKE PAD ONLY BRAKING ON CENTER OF DISC.!

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AROUND SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dims with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,936 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,935 miles

NSF road wheel has a flat spot on the inner rim

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,468 miles

NSF road wheeel dented on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,468 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

NSF road wheeel dented on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,939 miles

Advise osr number plate light cover missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,939 miles

Advise osr number plate light cover missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,083 miles

N/S Side Wing Repeater Pale

N/S/F Seat Belt Stalk Cover Missing

Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroding--On Inside Face

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake Pedal Spongy

N/S Side Wing Repeater Pale

N/S/F Seat Belt Stalk Cover Missing

Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroding--On Inside Face

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,095 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,715 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,327 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,410 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,570 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)

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 LXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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