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BD53 DZO

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,792 mi
Last recorded125,792 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 105,194 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 105,184 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from front joint

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2024 102,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mount split temp repair done (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from front joint

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 5 May 2023 102,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 102,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to front pipe center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 100,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,939 miles

Central Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,363 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 96,363 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,247 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Nsr tyre cracking/perishing on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Osr tyre cracking perishing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,624 miles

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

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Nsr tyre cracking/perishing on outer edge

Osr tyre cracking perishing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Osr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Osr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,501 miles

babyseat fitted to nearside rear seat

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on sidewall

nearside front tyre has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the core

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2009 34,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,753 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES FOR CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

STRONGLY PASS AND ADVISE OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE LEAKING ON TO SUSPENSION PARTS WILL ONLY GET WORSE AND WILL CONTAMATE BRAKEING SYSTEM SOON.POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKING

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,649 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SURFACE LIFTING SLIGHTY

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,451 miles

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

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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BD53 DZO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BD53 DZO, 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 DZO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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