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BD53 HPC

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,395 mi
Last recorded171,395 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HPC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 171,395 miles

2 front tyres on legal limit

Fail 4 Nov 2015 171,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

2 front tyres on legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,666 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,495 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,495 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,793 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 67,236 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,840 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front suspention lower aims/ball joints got slight play in them.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,840 miles

both front suspention lower aims/ball joints got slight play in them.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 HPC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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