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EK53 YFG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing

front pads wearing thin

fuel tank strap is corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 9 Jan 2018 122,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,489 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre in a poor condition

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,390 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre in a poor condition

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,623 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank support strap is corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle overheating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,095 miles

danger of over heating fan not cutting in

exhaust rubber broken but still suported

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,622 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 77,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s/front swivel joint

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,000 miles

slight play o/s/front swivel joint

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 YFG 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 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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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