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BD53 LMV

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LMV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 115,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,168 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,168 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking at furthest point (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested engine oil low plus service over due (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box loose (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres heavily perished and underinflated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the back box joint and seams (7.1.2)

battery cover fitted

radiator cooling fan does not appear to work

service indicator on display

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the back box joint and seams (7.1.2)

battery cover fitted

radiator cooling fan does not appear to work

service indicator on display

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,177 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,059 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure and centre rubber mounting not fitted (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,490 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,245 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,100 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,856 miles

the brake disc are rusted due to standing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,856 miles

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

the brake disc are rusted due to standing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,540 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,163 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 LMV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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