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EK53 RFN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RFN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rear support mount bush perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rear support mount bush perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear splitting in inside sidewall

Offside number plate lamp lens missing but not showing white light to the rear

Fail 28 Jul 2021 69,148 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn and corroded front discs (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear splitting in inside sidewall

Offside number plate lamp lens missing but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,829 miles

Inner front disc face is corroded/ridged.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,501 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall. could be rubbing on wheel arch when fully loaded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall. could be rubbing on wheel arch when fully loaded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,081 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,149 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 38,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,589 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,463 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 26,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,328 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 RFN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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