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BF03 XMJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,016 mi
Last recorded89,016 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XMJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,016 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 89,016 miles

Brake performance not tested severe brake fluid leak at offside rear during test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid appears cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running, no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,658 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 82,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 73,741 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,339 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 49,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,038 miles

front brake pads over half worn

handbrake has travel

n/s and o/s/f wishbone bushes started to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,757 miles

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,721 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 21,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,687 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 XMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XMJ, 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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What year was BF03 XMJ registered?

BF03 XMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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