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BF53 OSC

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OSC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 105,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing collision damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 104,175 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 104,171 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots insecure on housings (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front damaged, door fouling on wing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front damaged, door fouling on wing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit/cracking/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing severely on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit/cracking/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit and small cracks in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,964 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,836 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,421 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,258 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,657 miles

a/c condensor seal leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

a/c condensor seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,714 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn and have a small lip of corrosion on inner sides

Fail 22 Sep 2007 32,714 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and have a small lip of corrosion on inner sides

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,502 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 OSC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OSC, 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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BF53 OSC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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