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EK53 ABF

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ABF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 72,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator and brake lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator and brake lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,685 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,576 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,017 miles

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

x2 front tyres worn low 195-50-15

x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-50-15

Fail 22 Oct 2016 46,017 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

x2 front tyres worn low 195-50-15

x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-50-15

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,289 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 30,472 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,911 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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EK53 ABF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK53 ABF, 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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EK53 ABF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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