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BF53 OSU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

183,597 mi
Last recorded183,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OSU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 183,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 183,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 173,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 163,263 miles

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

offside screenwash slightly weak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 163,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside screenwash slightly weak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 151,480 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 151,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 137,585 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,397 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 129,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,707 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2012 115,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front discs lipped and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,686 miles

n/s/rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

o/s/rear door checkstrap broken.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,686 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

o/s/rear door checkstrap broken.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,389 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre on legal limit

n/s/rear wheel has slight inner rim distortion

two top engine cover mountings broken

Fail 6 Sep 2007 42,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front pads and discs worn, approx. 2-3 thousand miles left

two top engine cover mountings broken

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads and discs worn, approx. 2-3 thousand miles left

two top engine cover mountings broken

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2006 30,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 OSU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BF53 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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