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BD53 RXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,946 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake has travel

n/s side repeater loosing colour

Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,946 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake has travel

n/s side repeater loosing colour

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,072 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 27,611 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,611 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 21,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,209 miles

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

front brakes 18% imbalance

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer tread.

rear brakes 17% imbalance

Fail 18 Sep 2008 14,209 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brakes 18% imbalance

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer tread.

rear brakes 17% imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,275 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 RXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RXJ, 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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What year was BD53 RXJ registered?

BD53 RXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 RXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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