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BD53 WHP

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WHP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

chassis brace/strengthening bars corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres stepped on inside edges

chassis brace/strengthening bars corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres stepped on inside edges

chassis brace/strengthening bars corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,696 miles

Rear tyres stepped and cracked

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 56,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear tyres stepped and cracked

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,166 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inside edges and cracked in tread

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,276 miles

Rear both tyres cracked in tread and stepped on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2018 44,619 miles

Front brake discs have got a lip

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one of rear exhaust box rubber mountings deteriorated

suspect manifold leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 44,519 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs have got a lip

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

one of rear exhaust box rubber mountings deteriorated

suspect manifold leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,377 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,377 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,294 miles

scratch mark on front window screen

Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,278 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on very low on the outer edge

scratch mark on front window screen

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,100 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 24,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 20,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WHP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 WHP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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