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BD53 VPL

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 135,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,643 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

hand brake has a slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steerin arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 16 Mar 2018 126,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steerin arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,219 miles

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 118,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off side front brake slightly holding on when wheelfree

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres worn

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,269 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 73,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,813 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,813 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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