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EK53 BUF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,405 mi
Last recorded64,405 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BUF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,405 miles

All indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,883 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,881 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

small amount of play in steering rack mechanism

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,200 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 BUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK53 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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