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BD53 UBZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UBZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 101,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,327 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

unable to check oil due to broken dipstick

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections are holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DOT CODE year 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DOT CODE year 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,960 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,791 miles

Bonnet Corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 84,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet Corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,353 miles

engine lower mount demaged

Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine lower mount demaged

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine running rough (missfire)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine running rough (missfire)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread and worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,034 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread and worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perished

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc's worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

condensation in o/s/front head light

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,377 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced steamed up (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front lower arm bush's slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,052 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,582 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,979 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

engine missfiring

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,913 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,913 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,892 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 UBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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