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BD53 VWA

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VWA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,482 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 122,193 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 116,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light indicates a fault

Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar rubbing on subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,238 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 98,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,713 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 89,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 82,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,823 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,698 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 69,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,724 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,177 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,226 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,226 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 VWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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