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BD53 VUW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VUW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,692 miles

Nearside Front steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,049 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,237 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Nov 2018 71,237 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,191 miles

play in rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,814 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,342 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,972 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

head gasket leaking oil

rear tyres cracking and perished

slight weep from radiator

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,938 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 VUW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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