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BD53 VOP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VOP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 160,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 160,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 140,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,795 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 128,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap rusted but tank is still supported adequately

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap rusted through but still adequately supported

wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,828 miles

both inner tie rod joints have slight play

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 111,828 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both inner tie rod joints have slight play

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,423 miles

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,809 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,809 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,724 miles

near side front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,605 miles

Airbag lamp on permanently.

Engine is running noticably rough at idle.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,773 miles

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

off side front shock absorber weeping

off side front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

off side front shock absorber weeping

off side front tyre on 3mm tread depth

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 VOP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VOP, 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 VOP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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