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EK53 TJV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,391 mi
Last recorded115,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TJV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,391 miles

Front brake pads are 70% worn

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,364 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads are 70% worn

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,314 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,726 miles

O/S Wiper has split

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 105,726 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (7.1.2)

O/S Wiper has split

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,555 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,148 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 TJV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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