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BF53 SFV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SFV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 129,056 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 132,810 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,329 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,770 miles

both front tyres worn on edges just in limits

rear exhaust box and pipe in poor condition corroded and slight blow

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,360 miles

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

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

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 SFV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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