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BD53 VXH

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VXH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,555 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,117 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriated

drivers seat mechanism worn

slight play in offside/nearside lower ball joints

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,852 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 35,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,452 miles

chip on front window screen n/s.

rear brake pads low.

rear exhaust back box corroded on joint starting to crack.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 32,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip on front window screen n/s.

rear brake pads low.

rear exhaust back box corroded on joint starting to crack.

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 VXH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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