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EK53 OOB

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OOB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,839 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 53,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

noise from nearside front top suspension mounting when steering operated

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to the load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,904 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 46,882 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,021 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 43,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 39,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,300 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,949 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,712 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,864 miles

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

front pads getting down

mist of oil on stearing rack

slight play in rack

warter leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,302 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 OOB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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