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EK53 JBY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,093 mi
Last recorded154,093 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 JBY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 154,093 miles

FRONT VALANCE TRIM IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP FIXING BOLT IS MISSING

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT VALANCE TRIM IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP FIXING BOLT IS MISSING

Pass 4 Nov 2016 138,738 miles

FRONT VALANCE TRIM IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP IS NOT CONNECTED

O/S REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP IS PARTLY SEIZED

Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,737 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT VALANCE TRIM IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP IS NOT CONNECTED

O/S REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP IS PARTLY SEIZED

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,461 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP IS NOT BOLTED TO THE DOOR POST

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,460 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP IS NOT BOLTED TO THE DOOR POST

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,604 miles

aqll tyres are perished

n/s front and both rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

n/s front and both rear tyres have worn uneven

o/s front shock absorber is damp

screen wash bottle cap is broken

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,071 miles

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

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

fuel tank support strap is corroded

rear tyre wear is uneven

rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

screen is damaged

tyres are perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

fuel tank support strap is corroded

rear tyre wear is uneven

rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

screen is damaged

tyres are perished

Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,152 miles

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,152 miles

exhaust sections corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,392 miles

Nearside front suspension lower arm inner bush starting to perish slightly

Slight whine from engine when revs. raised

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,846 miles

slight leak from front exhaust joint

wipers poor

Fail 18 Oct 2010 83,846 miles

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

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

slight leak from front exhaust joint

wipers poor

Fail 17 Oct 2009 70,748 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,374 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 JBY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

EK53 JBY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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