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BD53 EJG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EJG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,960 miles

signs of slight blow at front exhaust joint

signs of slight oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion forming around lower sills

Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,904 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

signs of slight blow at front exhaust joint

signs of slight oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion forming around lower sills

Fail 3 Jul 2015 112,961 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,961 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,029 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

some noise with offside rear hub bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

some noise with offside rear hub bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,450 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 44,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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
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BD53 EJG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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