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BD53 BYL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BYL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator glass missing, but as a amber bulb fitted

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished(but not exposing cord)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 101,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,704 miles

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

nearside rear sill heavily undersield

Fail 14 Mar 2019 91,687 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,753 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,753 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,537 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,107 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,256 miles

Nearside Front 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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BD53 BYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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