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BD53 BXR

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BXR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 65,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 65,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mtg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,987 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,033 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 BXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 BXR, 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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What year was BD53 BXR registered?

BD53 BXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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