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EJ53 VUV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VUV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,616 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

high level stop light part not working

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

high level stop light part not working

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,313 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,313 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions under inflated (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil level on (min)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,511 miles

oil level below min not showing on dipstick. (topped up)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,511 miles

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

oil level below min not showing on dipstick. (topped up)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,897 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated + cracking.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated + cracking.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,176 miles

mirror hangers removed from driver view area.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,963 miles

deep cut o/s/front tyre outer sidewall

play o/s/front steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,976 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 30,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,717 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 VUV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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