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BD53 VPO

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VPO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 150,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 147,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 147,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,533 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyers close to the legal limit also worn on inner edges 175/65/r14 82 t

clutch anti slip cover worn smooth

n/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack end

Fail 10 Dec 2014 138,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyers close to the legal limit also worn on inner edges 175/65/r14 82 t

clutch anti slip cover worn smooth

n/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack end

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,271 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker top stiff

Fail 8 Nov 2013 118,266 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker top stiff

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,832 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 108,744 miles

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dipstick damaged ///

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,958 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear seat belt anchor slight damage ///

Fail 3 Dec 2010 79,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear seat belt anchor slight damage ///

Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,777 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

i)Off side front suspension lower ball joint cover split.ii)Off side rear seat belt lock mechanism damaged.iii)Near side number plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,648 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2009 62,606 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

rear imbalance 26%

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,816 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,771 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,280 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,868 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,211 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 VPO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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