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BD53 FUE

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FUE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2024

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 15 May 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 12 Dec 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault as well as the passenger warning off light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front coil springs corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust leak from centre/front joint on acceptable limit

front coil springs corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,386 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,861 miles

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

slight exhaust leak at front to centre joint

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,573 miles

front coil springs and fuel tank strap corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side and brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front coil springs and fuel tank strap corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,835 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,835 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,561 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,221 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n,s,f ,+ n,s,r, + o,s,r, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,988 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 42,938 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,892 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,192 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag lights on.

damage to o/s/f of vehicle.

front lower arm bushes deteriorating.

n/s mirror cracked.

o/s/r tyre deteriorating.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,591 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 FUE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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