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BF53 LXR

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LXR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,840 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

gear linkage insecure on front subframe

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,840 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

gear linkage insecure on front subframe

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres slightly perrished

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,870 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap broken. fuel tank secure but replacement advisable

n/s/f plastic undershield insecure

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap broken. fuel tank secure but replacement advisable

n/s/f plastic undershield insecure

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,532 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,530 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,751 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,149 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,726 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 LXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

BF53 LXR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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