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EK53 VSG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VSG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexy's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,265 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VSG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue 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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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