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EK53 LRX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,063 mi
Last recorded100,063 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,103 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 86,965 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,107 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. plus twisted (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 59,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,678 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 34,678 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,094 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 23,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,356 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 8,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,857 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 LRX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

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

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