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EJ53 YPA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YPA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,189 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,505 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread 3mm

Fail 24 Aug 2012 93,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread 3mm

Fail 16 Aug 2011 87,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

has timing belt been changed on this engine

play in both front anti roll bar links

slight blow on engine suspect injector or seal

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,074 miles

has timing belt been changed on this engine

play in both front anti roll bar links

slight blow on engine suspect injector or seal

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 79,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,859 miles

off side rear door very stiff

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,784 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,021 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 43,021 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,406 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 YPA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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