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EK53 BUV

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BUV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise n/s sill rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2021 106,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,448 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,153 miles

n/s/f outside egde starting to were

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 BUV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BUV, 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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What year was EK53 BUV registered?

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

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