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EK53 HTV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,831 mi
Last recorded171,831 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HTV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 171,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 171,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,223 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes into brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 160,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes into brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,836 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust thin

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,610 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,885 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 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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