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BD53 VUY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,450 mi
Last recorded154,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 154,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded not supporting tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 145,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,132 miles

Both Front Coil Springs Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

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

Windscreen Chipped

Fail 15 Oct 2014 124,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Coil Springs Corroded

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

Front Discs Worn

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,402 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

mainbeam bulbs not fitted correctly

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 111,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,762 miles

o/s main beam low

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,762 miles

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

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

o/s main beam low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,529 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,293 miles

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

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 VUY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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