CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK53 VSC

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 127,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 113,624 miles

holder removed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 102,393 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 102,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,051 miles

slight leak rack

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,093 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,479 miles

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

slight cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,426 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,424 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,558 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,100 miles

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

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

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

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK53 VSC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK53 VSC?

You can check the full history of EK53 VSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK53 VSC registered?

EK53 VSC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EK53 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 VSC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK53 VSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK53 VSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.