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BD53 VUX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VUX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

stork lose ns

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 83,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,957 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,253 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 66,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,506 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management lamp on

low brake fluid

Pass 26 May 2011 59,391 miles

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

corrosion on both front coil springs

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2010 53,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,132 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 44,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 44,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 33,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,449 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

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

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 VUX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VUX, 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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What year was BD53 VUX registered?

BD53 VUX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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