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EK53 ACJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,546 mi
Last recorded96,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ACJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 96,546 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,561 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,160 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,661 miles

bsau no embosed on plate not printed ,but visable

Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 8,028 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ACJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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