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AJ03 BWE

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,968 mi
Last recorded140,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BWE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 140,968 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability solid rear axel suspention arm has become detached from axel beam (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,127 miles

n/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to perish

Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 114,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both track rod arms

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover loose

slight play in both track rod arms

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AJ03 BWE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ03 BWE, 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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AJ03 BWE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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