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EK03 VUF

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,297 mi
Last recorded166,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VUF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 166,297 miles

Front discs rysty

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 156,473 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,446 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear noise from

Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,491 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted and slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,706 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 129,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure offside and nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag (5.4.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inspection covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,022 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,750 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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EK03 VUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK03 VUF, 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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EK03 VUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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