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EK53 TJU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TJU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,159 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 71,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,517 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,255 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,255 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,180 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 27,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TJU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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