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BD53 LME

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,452 mi
Last recorded114,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LME
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,045 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,415 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,293 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 86,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 86,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os inner steering rack arm has minor free play

Fail 23 Dec 2009 79,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os inner steering rack arm has minor free play

Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,067 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear brakes very noisy

Fail 2 Jan 2009 69,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

rear brakes very noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 55,173 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,639 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 LME is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LME, 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 LME is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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