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BF03 WXV

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,608 mi
Last recorded111,608 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WXV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,608 miles

lower rear engine mount bush slightly deteriated

n/s/f inner pads slightly low

Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized linkage arm (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f dip (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working rear center fog (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom b/joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s/r shock bottom bush detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached spare wheel insecure (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower rear engine mount bush slightly deteriated

n/s/f inner pads slightly low

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,512 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,997 miles

Exhaust back box corroded outer layer

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passengers airbag turned off

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,997 miles

Exhaust back box corroded outer layer

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passengers airbag turned off

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,988 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,143 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,779 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,778 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 34,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,077 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,077 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,034 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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BF03 WXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF03 WXV, 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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BF03 WXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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