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BF53 LXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,710 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,009 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,976 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,081 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 67,081 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,516 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,220 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,744 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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BF53 LXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF53 LXJ, 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 BF53 LXJ registered?

BF53 LXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 LXJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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