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BF53 OSE

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,995 mi
Last recorded65,995 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 65,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 65,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FRONT PIPE CORRODED, HOLED, AND BLOWING *** (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,631 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,407 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 45,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 45,397 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,980 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,118 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 4.5MM , N/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R ALL = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,253 miles

** fuel tank strap corroded **

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,333 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 OSE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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