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BF03 WXY

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,482 miles

Engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine light on

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,585 miles

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor inner clip broken

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 55,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,488 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted...

Fail 18 Feb 2008 43,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted...

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,975 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,895 miles

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

reverse lights inop

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 WXY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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