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BD53 BXG

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,806 mi
Last recorded181,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BXG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 181,806 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in the rack

Pass 1 Dec 2017 154,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,404 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 119,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 109,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 109,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,060 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 98,060 miles

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

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,434 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,871 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,506 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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BD53 BXG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD53 BXG, 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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BD53 BXG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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